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NFL · Week 5 · October 1, 2000 · 9 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns: 2000 Week 5 Recap

Ravens defeat Browns 12–0 in Week 5

S.Sharpe led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 12–0 Week 5 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 12 4–1 Winner
Final 12–0
Cleveland Browns 0 2–3
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
12–0
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 9–0 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Sharpe
Game date
October 1, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.Sharpe 6 REC · 83 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 5 REC · 39 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Banks 18/35 · 160 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • D.Patten 7 REC · 113 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 4 REC · 43 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Pederson 1/1 · 4 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 12–0 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 9–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Sharpe
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(1:12) M.Edwards up the middle to BAL 1 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-R.Woodson a…
Game date
2000-10-01

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 12–0 on 2000-10-01. S. Sharpe posted a game-high +5.83 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens3630012
Cleveland Browns000000

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 9:51FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 27
    Score
    3-0

    (9:51) M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:34FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    6-0

    (11:34) M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 10:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 27
    Score
    9-0

    (10:00) M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    12-0

    (5:04) M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Patten · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Banks · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +1.56 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  6. 6O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Pederson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  8. 8Mike EdwardsMike Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

S. Sharpe — BAL · Receiving

S. Sharpe posted the highest total EPA (+5.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.17 EPA): Another player — (1:12) M.Edwards up the middle to BAL 1 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-R.Woodson at BAL 0. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.42 total EPA
  • T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.018-0.253
Offensive success rate44.6%37.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.044-0.134
Rush EPA/play-0.105-0.941
Defensive EPA/play+0.253+0.018
Defensive success rate62.7%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -1.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -16.95 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 9:51)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 11:34)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 10:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q3 5:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — M.Stover kicks 68 yards from BAL 30 to CLE 2. L.Jackson to CLE 32 for 30 yards (J.Trapp). [WPA +55.8% · EPA +0.94]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) T.Couch pass intended for D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by D.Starks at CLE 36. D.Starks to CLE 32 for 4 yards (D.Northcutt). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.31]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) M.Edwards up the middle to BAL 1 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-R.Woodson at BAL 0. Touchback. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.17]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass INTERCEPTED by R.Woodson at CLE 47. R.Woodson to CLE 47 for no gain. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -2.93]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) T.Couch pass intended for T.Prentice INTERCEPTED by R.Lewis at BAL 15. R.Lewis to BAL 16 for 1 yard (D.Northcutt). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) M.Edwards up the middle to BAL 1 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-R.Woodson at BAL 0. Touchback. [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.17]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:28) — (:28) P.Holmes right end to CLE 2 for -1 yards (C.Brown). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.04]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) T.Couch pass intended for D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by D.Starks at CLE 36. D.Starks to CLE 32 for 4 yards (D.Northcutt). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.31]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) T.Couch pass intended for T.Prentice INTERCEPTED by R.Lewis at BAL 15. R.Lewis to BAL 16 for 1 yard (D.Northcutt). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.27]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 9:51 · CLE 27 · Score 3-0
    (9:51) M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 11:34 · CLE 12 · Score 6-0
    (11:34) M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 10:00 · CLE 27 · Score 9-0
    (10:00) M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 5:04 · CLE 4 · Score 12-0
    (5:04) M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns on 2000-10-01?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 12-0 in Week 5, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 12, Cleveland Browns 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:51, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:34, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q3 5:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 52.6% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.42 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens), 51.4% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L