Game story
In Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-09-17, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +12.65 total EPA, and +5.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (10:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone at BAL 2. 26-G.Stone ran ob at BAL 38 for 36 yards (9-J.Burrow).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +12.65 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 N. Agholor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3 G. Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 O. Beckham · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.50 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Jackson — BAL · Passing
L. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+12.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.63 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (10:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone at BAL 2. 26-G.Stone ran ob at BAL 38 for 36 yards (9-J.Burrow).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — G. Edwards
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Jones
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — N. Agholor (L. Jackson pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 52:15) — (7:15) 77-D.Faalele reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 52:12) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–9. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 73 (Q2 43:31) — (13:31) 11-J.Stout punts 54 yards to CIN 19, Center-69-T.Ott. 15-C.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 43:14) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q2 33:05) — (3:05) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 9-J.Tucker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 23:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 23:39) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q3 17:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 17:34) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 11:38) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:28) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 25:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone at BAL 2. 26-G.Stone ran ob at BAL 38 for 36 yards (9-J.Burrow).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 43:31) — (13:31) 11-J.Stout punts 54 yards to CIN 19, Center-69-T.Ott. 15-C.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 25:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 4-Z.Flowers to CIN 10 for 52 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson left end to BAL 45 for 1 yard (23-D.Hill).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 25:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone at BAL 2. 26-G.Stone ran ob at BAL 38 for 36 yards (9-J.Burrow).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 43:31) — (13:31) 11-J.Stout punts 54 yards to CIN 19, Center-69-T.Ott. 15-C.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 25:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 4-Z.Flowers to CIN 10 for 52 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt).
Quarterback report card
L.Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.65 total EPA
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.036 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.7% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.281 | +0.056 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.137 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 47.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens +0.08, Cincinnati Bengals +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +7.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 8 drives, +2.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- L. Jackson (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 52:15 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(7:15) 77-D.Faalele reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 52:12 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 43:31 · CIN 73 · Score 7-6
(13:31) 11-J.Stout punts 54 yards to CIN 19, Center-69-T.Ott. 15-C.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 43:14 · BAL 15 · Score 7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 39:19 · CIN 26 · Score 10-7
(9:19) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 33:05 · BAL 9 · Score 10-10
(3:05) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · CIN 22 · Score 13-10
(:05) 9-J.Tucker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 13-10
END QUARTER 2 - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 23:44 · CIN 3 · Score 19-10
(8:44) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 23:39 · CIN 15 · Score 20-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 17:38 · BAL 3 · Score 20-16
(2:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 17:34 · BAL 15 · Score 20-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 11:42 · CIN 17 · Score 26-17
(11:42) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · CIN 15 · Score 27-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:32 · BAL 4 · Score 27-23
(3:32) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:28 · BAL 15 · Score 27-24
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in Week 2, 2023 on 2023-09-17.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 27, Cincinnati Bengals 24 (BAL 27-24 CIN) in Week 2, 2023 on 2023-09-17.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 9, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 27, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q1 52:15) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Jones (Q2 43:31) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 23:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 17:38) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — N. Agholor (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 11:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 3:32) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 39:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 33:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 53.3% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.65 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +12.65 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.63 EPA): (10:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone at BAL 2. 26-G.Stone ran ob at BAL 38 for 36 yards (9-J.Burrow).. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.2%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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