Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 27–10 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 17–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Blake Watson
- Top passer
- D. Kizer
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE -2 for -6 yards (90-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (90-Z.Smith…
- Game date
- 2017-12-17
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 27–10 on 2017-12-17. Blake Watson posted a game-high +6.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Blake Watson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play - 2

Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.52 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 3
M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 4
I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 5
M. Campanaro · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play - 6

Jonathan Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 7
Ja'Mori Maclin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play - 8
Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 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
Blake Watson — BAL · Receiving
Blake Watson posted the highest total EPA (+6.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.64 EPA per play.
Blake Watson's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.88 EPA): D. Kizer — (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE -2 for -6 yards (90-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (90-Z.Smith) [90-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by BAL-98-B.Williams at CLE 1. 98-B.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Kizer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -20.65 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.267 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 35.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.103 | -0.439 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.267 | -0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.6% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.02 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.27 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +1.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -21.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson 
Baltimore Ravens — Joe Flacco 
Baltimore Ravens — Blake Watson (Joe Flacco pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Bucky Williams
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
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 13 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q2 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson Jr. left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 8:12) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:01) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 33 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:59) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 96 (Q3 7:13); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:06) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 0:08) — (:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE -2 for -6 yards (90-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (90-Z.Smith) [90-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by BAL-98-B.Williams at CLE 1. 98-B.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:11) — (11:11) 34-I.Crowell left guard to BAL 37 for 59 yards (24-B.Carr).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 34-A.Collins right end to CLE 4 for -3 yards (52-J.Burgess Jr.).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 19-C.Coleman to BAL 27 for 16 yards (29-M.Humphrey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE -2 for -6 yards (90-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (90-Z.Smith) [90-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by BAL-98-B.Williams at CLE 1. 98-B.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass short middle intended for 34-I.Crowell INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Carr at BAL -9. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 34-A.Collins right end to CLE 4 for -3 yards (52-J.Burgess Jr.).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 8:49 · CLE 13 · Score 3-0
(8:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 8:18 · BAL 12 · Score 3-6
(8:18) (Shotgun) 29-D.Johnson Jr. left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · BAL 15 · Score 3-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 3:04 · CLE 2 · Score 9-7
(3:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 3:01 · CLE 15 · Score 10-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · CLE 33 · Score 16-7
(1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · CLE 15 · Score 17-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · BAL 27 · Score 17-10
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 7:13 · BAL 96 · Score 23-10
(7:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer sacked at CLE -2 for -6 yards (90-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (90-Z.Smith) [90-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by BAL-98-B.Williams at CLE 1. 98-B.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 7:06 · CLE 15 · Score 24-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 0:08 · CLE 25 · Score 27-10
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
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.
- Blake Watson (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Kizer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns on 2017-12-17?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 27-10 in Week 15, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 14, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 27, Cleveland Browns 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (Q2 8:18) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Flacco (Q2 3:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Watson (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:07) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Williams (Q3 7:13) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 8:49, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 0:08, 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?
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 42.6% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -20.65 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 59.1% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Blake Watson (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-B.Watson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-13 Now 0-14 L