Game story
In Week 6 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-21, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Cunningham (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +0.06 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (2:19) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 87-Q.Ismail INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at BAL 41. 37-A.Henry to BAL 19 for 22 yards (44-J.Brookins).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.77 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4 Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.54 EPA/play
- 5 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 7 J. Brookins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8 O. Santiago · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Couch — CLE · Passing
T. Couch posted the highest total EPA (+5.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.98 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (5:38) 18-E.Grbac sacked at BAL 43 for -7 yards (95-J.Miller). FUMBLES (95-J.Miller), touched at BAL 36, RECOVERED by CLE-96-G.Spires at BAL 36. 96-G.Spires to BAL 36 for no gain (44-J.Brookins).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Jackson
- Cleveland Browns — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Q. Ismail (R. Cunningham pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q1 56:33) — (11:33) 29-J.Jackson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 56:27) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q2 31:53) — (1:53) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q3 22:22) — (7:22) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 22:16) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 36 (Q3 20:28) — (5:28) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 20:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 8–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 7:08) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-R.Cunningham pass to 87-Q.Ismail is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 32:19) — (2:19) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 87-Q.Ismail INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at BAL 41. 37-A.Henry to BAL 19 for 22 yards (44-J.Brookins).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 32-S.Gash INTERCEPTED by 57-D.Rudd at BAL 47. 57-D.Rudd to BAL 47 for no gain (32-S.Gash).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:35) — (8:35) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley to CLE 22 for 20 yards (43-P.Ellsworth).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 22:22) — (7:22) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:38) — (5:38) 18-E.Grbac sacked at BAL 43 for -7 yards (95-J.Miller). FUMBLES (95-J.Miller), touched at BAL 36, RECOVERED by CLE-96-G.Spires at BAL 36. 96-G.Spires to BAL 36 for no gain (44-J.Brookins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:38) — (5:38) 18-E.Grbac sacked at BAL 43 for -7 yards (95-J.Miller). FUMBLES (95-J.Miller), touched at BAL 36, RECOVERED by CLE-96-G.Spires at BAL 36. 96-G.Spires to BAL 36 for no gain (44-J.Brookins).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 32:19) — (2:19) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 87-Q.Ismail INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at BAL 41. 37-A.Henry to BAL 19 for 22 yards (44-J.Brookins).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 32-S.Gash INTERCEPTED by 57-D.Rudd at BAL 47. 57-D.Rudd to BAL 47 for no gain (32-S.Gash).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 20:28) — (5:28) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Cunningham led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Cunningham (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.06 total EPA
- E.Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 23 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -9.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.073 | +0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.214 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.073 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 58.2% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -7.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, +1.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 56:33 · BAL 11 · Score 0-6
(11:33) 29-J.Jackson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 56:27 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 35:55 · CLE 3 · Score 3-7
(5:55) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 31:53 · BAL 15 · Score 3-10
(1:53) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · CLE 20 · Score 6-10
(:09) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 22:22 · BAL 28 · Score 6-16
(7:22) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 22:16 · BAL 2 · Score 6-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 20:28 · BAL 36 · Score 6-23
(5:28) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 20:20 · BAL 2 · Score 6-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:15 · CLE 22 · Score 12-24
(7:15) 1-R.Cunningham pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 7:08 · CLE 2 · Score 14-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-R.Cunningham pass to 87-Q.Ismail is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-14 in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 14, Cleveland Browns 24 (BAL 14-24 CLE) in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 8, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 14, Cleveland Browns 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Jackson (Q1 56:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q3 22:22) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass) (Q3 20:28) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — Q. Ismail (R. Cunningham pass) (Q4 7:15) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 35:55, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 31:53, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 30:09, 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?
R. Cunningham (Baltimore Ravens), 33.3% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.06 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 69.6% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -9.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +5.77 on passing plays. across 21 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.98 EPA): (5:38) 18-E.Grbac sacked at BAL 43 for -7 yards (95-J.Miller). FUMBLES (95-J.Miller), touched at BAL 36, RECOVERED by CLE-96-G.Spires at BAL 36. 96-G.Spires to BAL 36 for no gain (. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W