Game story
In Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-01, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 28–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -23.52 total EPA, and -9.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Stephens (10-A.Maulet) at BAL 38. 21-B.Stephens to CLE 10 for 52 yards (17-D.Thompson-Robinson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +9.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 2 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.66 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Flowers · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4 D. Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5 P. Ricard · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 6 J. Hill · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7 H. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 8 M. Gordon · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Andrews — BAL · Receiving
M. Andrews posted the highest total EPA (+9.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.86 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.81 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Stephens (10-A.Maulet) at BAL 38. 21-B.Stephens to CLE 10 for 52 yards (17-D.Thompson-Robinson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — L. Jackson
- Baltimore Ravens — L. Jackson
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hopkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q1 51:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 51:38) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 35 (Q1 47:26) — (2:26) 7-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 20–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 34:18) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 30:11) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 5:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Stephens (10-A.Maulet) at BAL 38. 21-B.Stephens to CLE 10 for 52 yards (17-D.Thompson-Robinson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 40:53) — (10:53) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 39, touched at CLE 39, RECOVERED by CLE-90-M.Hurst at CLE 39.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews to CLE 47 for 36 yards (0-G.Newsome) [5-A.Walker].
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 49:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 8-E.Moore left end pushed ob at BAL 39 for -20 yards (95-T.Robinson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 33-M.Gordon left guard pushed ob at CLE 3 for 22 yards (1-J.Thornhill).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Stephens (10-A.Maulet) at BAL 38. 21-B.Stephens to CLE 10 for 52 yards (17-D.Thompson-Robinson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 40:53) — (10:53) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 39, touched at CLE 39, RECOVERED by CLE-90-M.Hurst at CLE 39.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep right intended for 11-D.Peoples-Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Stone [92-J.Madubuike] at BAL 26. 26-G.Stone pushed ob at CLE 38 for 36 yards (66-J.Hudson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 4-Z.Flowers ran ob at CLE 11 for 43 yards (23-M.Emerson).
Quarterback report card
D.Thompson-Robinson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -23.52 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +19.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.328 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 31.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.511 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.328 | +0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.2% | 56.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -0.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -28.83 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.
- M. Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Thompson-Robinson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- L. Jackson (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 51:42 · CLE 10 · Score 6-0
(6:42) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 51:38 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:26 · BAL 35 · Score 7-3
(2:26) 7-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 34:21 · CLE 2 · Score 13-3
(4:21) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 34:18 · CLE 15 · Score 14-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:17 · CLE 7 · Score 20-3
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q2 30:11 · CLE 15 · Score 21-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · CLE 18 · Score 27-3
(6:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 5:56 · CLE 15 · Score 28-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 28-3 in Week 4, 2023 on 2023-10-01.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 28, Cleveland Browns 3 (BAL 28-3 CLE) in Week 4, 2023 on 2023-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 20, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 28, Cleveland Browns 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q1 51:42) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q2 34:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 30:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 6:02) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 47:26, 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. Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 41.3% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -23.52 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 53.6% completion, +19.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +9.29 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.81 EPA): (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Stephens (10-A.Maulet) at BAL 38. 21-B.Stephens to CLE 10 for 52 yards (17-D.Thom. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.6%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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