Game story
In Week 16 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-21, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 35–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -24.57 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (1:45) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch sacked at BAL 46 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 46. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 46 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +11.78 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 T. Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 4 M. Robinson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 5 M. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6 An. Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 7 C. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
- 8 K. Boller · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Lewis — BAL · Rushing
J. Lewis posted the highest total EPA (+11.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.85 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (10:40) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-An. Davis INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 48. 49-C.Williams for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Jones (A. Wright pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Williams
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Smith
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 32:48) — (2:48) 2-A.Wright pass to 82-T.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 32:44) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 72 (Q3 21:26) — (6:26) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 21:14) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 11:55) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 59 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-An. Davis INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 48. 49-C.Williams for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:25) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 32-M.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:37) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch sacked at BAL 46 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 46. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 46 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 21:26) — (6:26) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-An. Davis pushed ob at BAL 30 for 49 yards (21-C.McAlister). Penalty on BAL-91-R.Parker, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:56) — (4:56) 2-A.Wright pass to 29-C.Taylor ran ob at CLE 18 for 23 yards (52-B.Boyer, 24-R.Griffith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 5-B.Conway 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-An. Davis INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 48. 49-C.Williams for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 21:26) — (6:26) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 32-M.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch sacked at BAL 46 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 46. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 46 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara).
Quarterback report card
T.Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -0.61 EPA/play · -24.57 total EPA
- A.Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 22 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -2.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.420 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 36.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.049 | -0.614 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.260 | -0.258 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.420 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.9% | 59.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.42), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +4.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -34.84 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) 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.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:48 · CLE 1 · Score 6-0
(2:48) 2-A.Wright pass to 82-T.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 32:44 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 21:26 · CLE 72 · Score 13-0
(6:26) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 21:14 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:02 · CLE 24 · Score 20-0
(12:02) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 11:55 · CLE 2 · Score 21-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · BAL 59 · Score 27-0
(10:40) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-An. Davis INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 48. 49-C.Williams for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 10:25 · CLE 2 · Score 28-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:42 · CLE 11 · Score 34-0
(1:42) 32-M.Smith right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:37 · CLE 2 · Score 35-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 35-0 in Week 16, 2003 on 2003-12-21.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 35, Cleveland Browns 0 (BAL 35-0 CLE) in Week 16, 2003 on 2003-12-21.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 21, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 35, Cleveland Browns 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Jones (A. Wright pass) (Q2 32:48) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q3 21:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q4 12:02) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 10:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Smith (Q4 1:42) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 42.5% completion, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -24.57 total passing EPA. A. Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 45.5% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -2.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
J. Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +11.78 on rushing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.85 EPA): (10:40) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-An. Davis INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 48. 49-C.Williams for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.8%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
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