Game story
In Week 3 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-25, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 37–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +14.84 total EPA, and -0.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (12:30) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 21 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +14.84 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 T. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +12.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 3 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6 A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 L. Kendricks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 R. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Flacco — BAL · Passing
J. Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+14.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.72 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:08) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 28 for -9 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at LA 28. 92-H.Ngata for 28 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. Smith (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — H. Ngata
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
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 21–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LA 74 (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 57:20) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LA 41 (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 48:38) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q1 46:53) — (1:53) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 46:48).
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 33:08) — (3:08) 7-B.Cundiff 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 7-B.Cundiff 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 25:34) — (10:34) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the BAL 34 (Q3 20:22) — (5:22) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 20:14) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 63 (Q4 5:08); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:58).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:53) — (8:53) 7-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:11) — (14:11) 88-L.Kendricks left end to LA 28 for -8 yards (55-T.Suggs).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 52:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete short right to 11-B.Gibson.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 28 for -9 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at LA 28. 92-H.Ngata for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 5-J.Flacco sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (57-C.Chamberlain). FUMBLES (57-C.Chamberlain), RECOVERED by LA-27-Q.Mikell at LA 8. 27-Q.Mikell to LA 22 for 14 yards (81-A.Boldin).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:27) — (4:27) 27-R.Rice right guard to LA 22 for 53 yards (32-B.Fletcher). PENALTY on LA-32-B.Fletcher, Face Mask (15 Yards), 11 yards, enforced at LA 22.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 59 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +14.84 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -17.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.322 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 28.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.252 | -0.423 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.287 | -0.235 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.322 | -0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 71.4% | 51.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +9.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -27.03 total EPA, 2 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. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 57:30 · LA 74 · Score 6-0
(12:30) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 57:20 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 48:49 · LA 41 · Score 13-0
(3:49) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 48:38 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 46:53 · LA 18 · Score 20-0
(1:53) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 46:48 · LA 2 · Score 21-0
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on LA-84-D.Alexander, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 33:08 · LA 3 · Score 24-0
(3:08) 7-B.Cundiff 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · LA 13 · Score 27-0
(:05) 7-B.Cundiff 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 25:34 · LA 20 · Score 30-0
(10:34) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 20:22 · BAL 34 · Score 30-6
(5:22) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 20:14 · BAL 2 · Score 30-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · BAL 63 · Score 36-7
(5:08) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 28 for -9 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at LA 28. 92-H.Ngata for 28 yards, TO - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:58 · LA 2 · Score 37-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on LA-84-D.Alexander, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-7 in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 37, Los Angeles Rams 7 (BAL 37-7 LA) in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 21, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 37, Los Angeles Rams 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 57:30) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 48:49) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 46:53) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 20:22) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — H. Ngata (Q4 5:08) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 33:08, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 25:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 45.8% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +14.84 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 38.1% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -17.75 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +14.84 on passing plays. across 59 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.72 EPA): (5:08) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 28 for -9 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-92-H.Ngata at LA 28. 92-H.Ngata for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.0%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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