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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2023 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2023 Week 15 Recap

Ravens defeat Jaguars 23–7 in Week 15

Isaiah Likely led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 23–7 Week 15 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 23 11–3 Winner
Final 23–7
Jacksonville Jaguars 7 8–6
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
23–7
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–0 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Trevor Lawrence
FantasyHQ MVP
Isaiah Likely
Game date
December 17, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Isaiah Likely
    Isaiah Likely 5 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Keaton Mitchell
    Keaton Mitchell 9 CAR · 73 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 8 CAR · 67 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Jamal Agnew
    Jamal Agnew 2 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Luke Farrell
    Luke Farrell 1 REC · 28 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Zay Jones
    Zay Jones 5 REC · 59 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23–7 in Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-17, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-16.6% win probability) came in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-17, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 23–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -10.89 total EPA, and -4.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, I. Likely (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-16.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (11:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins at JAX 30. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 48 for 18 yards (76-J.Simpson).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens37013023
Jacksonville Jaguars007007

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 I. Likely · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Agnew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
  3. 3 K. Mitchell · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  5. 5 L. Farrell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  6. 6 C. Kolar · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  7. 7 Z. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8 G. Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

I. Likely — BAL · Receiving

I. Likely posted the highest total EPA (+8.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.80 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (11:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins at JAX 30. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 48 for 18 yards (76-J.Simpson).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — I. Likely (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 31:18)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Agnew (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 22:26)
  • Baltimore Ravens — G. Edwards (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q1 51:26)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 8:03)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 6:05)

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 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) 9-J.Tucker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 80-I.Likely for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 31:12) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the BAL 65 (Q3 22:26) — (7:26) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 39-J.Agnew for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 22:15) — 10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 14:58) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the JAX 16 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal 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.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins at JAX 30. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 48 for 18 yards (76-J.Simpson). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -5.80]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 22:26) — (7:26) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 39-J.Agnew for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.41]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 35:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence scrambles left end to BAL 20 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at BAL 18, RECOVERED by BAL-10-A.Maulet at BAL 19. 10-A.Maulet pushed ob at BAL 40 for 21 yards (1-T.Etienne). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.75]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 43:06) — (13:06) 10-B.McManus 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -2.80]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 48:07) — (3:07) 10-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.97]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins at JAX 30. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 48 for 18 yards (76-J.Simpson). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -5.80]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 22:26) — (7:26) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 39-J.Agnew for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.41]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 35:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence scrambles left end to BAL 20 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at BAL 18, RECOVERED by BAL-10-A.Maulet at BAL 19. 10-A.Maulet pushed ob at BAL 40 for 21 yards (1-T.Etienne). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.75]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 19 for -6 yards (92-J.Madubuike). FUMBLES (92-J.Madubuike) [92-J.Madubuike], touched at JAX 19, RECOVERED by BAL-6-P.Queen at JAX 19. [WPA -2.9% · EPA -4.59]

Quarterback report card

T.Lawrence led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T.Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.89 total EPA
  • L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.78 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatBaltimore RavensJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.034-0.237
Offensive success rate54.2%35.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.025-0.222
Rush EPA/play+0.086-0.182
Defensive EPA/play+0.237-0.034
Defensive success rate64.1%45.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +2.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -18.47 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.
  • I. Likely (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • T. Lawrence (JAX) 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.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 51:26 · JAX 25 · Score 3-0
    (6:26) 9-J.Tucker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · JAX 16 · Score 9-0
    (1:18) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 80-I.Likely for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:12 · JAX 15 · Score 10-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 22:26 · BAL 65 · Score 10-6
    (7:26) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 39-J.Agnew for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 22:15 · BAL 15 · Score 10-7
    10-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · JAX 1 · Score 16-7
    (15:00) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:58 · JAX 15 · Score 17-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:03 · JAX 7 · Score 20-7
    (8:03) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 6:05 · JAX 16 · Score 23-7
    (6:05) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-7 in Week 15, 2023 on 2023-12-17.

What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The final score was Baltimore Ravens 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 7 (BAL 23-7 JAX) in Week 15, 2023 on 2023-12-17.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 23, Jacksonville Jaguars 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — I. Likely (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 31:18) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Agnew (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 22:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q4 15:00) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 51:26, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 8:03, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 6:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.0% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.89 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 45.2% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.78 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

I. Likely (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.05 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.80 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 2-R.Jenkins at JAX 30. 2-R.Jenkins to JAX 48 for 18 yards (76-J.Simpson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.6%.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L