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NFL · Week 6 · October 21, 2001 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns: 2001 Week 6 Recap

Browns defeat Ravens 24–14 in Week 6

Te'Cory Couch led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 14–24 Week 6 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 14 3–3
Final 14–24
Cleveland Browns 24 4–2 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
14–24
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 6–10 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
R. Cunningham
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Game date
October 21, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • B.Stokley 5 REC · 68 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Qadir Ismail
    Qadir Ismail 7 REC · 85 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Brookins 3 REC · 24 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch 11/21 · 131 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Morgan 1 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 3 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 24–14 in Week 6 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-21, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-12.8% win probability) came in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens0608014
Cleveland Browns73140024

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 T. Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.77 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  2. 2 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  3. 3 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4 Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.54 EPA/play
  5. 5 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  6. 6 A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Brookins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  8. 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 (Q1 56:33)
  • Cleveland Browns — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q3 22:22)
  • Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass) (Q3 20:28)
  • Baltimore Ravens — Q. Ismail (R. Cunningham pass) (Q4 7:15)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 35:55)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 31:53)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 30:09)

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). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.12]
  • 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). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:35) — (8:35) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley to CLE 22 for 20 yards (43-P.Ellsworth). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.28]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 22:22) — (7:22) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.10]
  • 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). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.98]

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). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.98]
  • 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). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.12]
  • 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). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.00]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 20:28) — (5:28) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +3.54]

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.

StatBaltimore RavensCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.073+0.024
Offensive success rate41.8%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 rate59.5%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.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 56:33 · BAL 11 · Score 0-6
    (11:33) 29-J.Jackson right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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