Game story
In Week 17 of the 2009 NFL season on 2010-01-03, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Frye (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +7.27 total EPA, and +14.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, W. McGahee (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:31) 2-J.Russell pass short middle intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Ellerbe (59-D.Ellerbe) at 50. 59-D.Ellerbe to LV 22 for 28 yards (64-S.Satele).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +10.98 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 2 C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3 C. Frye · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +7.27 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 J. Higgins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W. McGahee — BAL · Rushing
W. McGahee posted the highest total EPA (+10.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.33 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (4:08) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 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 — W. McGahee
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (C. Frye pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Koch
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 48:50) — (3:50) (No Huddle) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 48:47) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–13. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 19 (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 53 (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) 4-S.Koch punts 35 yards to LV 18, Center-70-M.Katula, fair catch by 15-J.Higgins.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 53 (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) 4-S.Koch punts 35 yards to LV 18, Center-70-M.Katula, fair catch by 15-J.Higgins.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 77 (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 33:54) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q2 30:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass short middle to 80-Z.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 30:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q3 19:10).
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:16) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:31) — (:31) 2-J.Russell pass short middle intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Ellerbe (59-D.Ellerbe) at 50. 59-D.Ellerbe to LV 22 for 28 yards (64-S.Satele).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 2-J.Russell sacked at BAL 27 for -2 yards (50-A.Barnes). FUMBLES (50-A.Barnes), RECOVERED by BAL-59-D.Ellerbe at BAL 23. 59-D.Ellerbe to BAL 23 for no gain (64-S.Satele).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 81-C.Schilens to BAL 27 for 17 yards (35-C.Ivy, 24-D.Foxworth).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 7-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:31) — (:31) 2-J.Russell pass short middle intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Ellerbe (59-D.Ellerbe) at 50. 59-D.Ellerbe to LV 22 for 28 yards (64-S.Satele).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 2-J.Russell sacked at BAL 27 for -2 yards (50-A.Barnes). FUMBLES (50-A.Barnes), RECOVERED by BAL-59-D.Ellerbe at BAL 23. 59-D.Ellerbe to BAL 23 for no gain (64-S.Satele).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 81-C.Schilens to BAL 27 for 17 yards (35-C.Ivy, 24-D.Foxworth).
Quarterback report card
C.Frye led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Frye (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.27 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -4.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.394 | -0.317 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 50.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +7.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -2.15 total EPA, 3 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.
- W. McGahee (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Frye (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Flacco (BAL) 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 48:50 · LV 2 · Score 6-0
(3:50) (No Huddle) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 48:47 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q2 44:52 · BAL 19 · Score 7-3
(14:52) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 44:52 · BAL 19 · Score 7-3
(14:52) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q2 39:16 · LV 53 · Score 7-3
(9:16) 4-S.Koch punts 35 yards to LV 18, Center-70-M.Katula, fair catch by 15-J.Higgins. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 39:16 · LV 53 · Score 7-3
(9:16) 4-S.Koch punts 35 yards to LV 18, Center-70-M.Katula, fair catch by 15-J.Higgins. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 34:08 · LV 77 · Score 13-3
(4:08) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 33:54 · LV 2 · Score 14-3
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:53 · BAL 12 · Score 14-9
(:53) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass short middle to 80-Z.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:47 · BAL 2 · Score 14-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 19:10 · BAL 21 · Score 14-13
(4:10) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. Janikowski gets his 1000th career point. Adds to franchise record. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:20 · LV 2 · Score 20-13
(13:20) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 13:16 · LV 2 · Score 21-13
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-13 in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 21, Las Vegas Raiders 13 (BAL 21-13 LV) in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 21, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 21, Las Vegas Raiders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 48:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 34:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Miller (C. Frye pass) (Q2 30:53) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 13:20) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 44:52, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Koch (Q2 39:16, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 19:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
C. Frye (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.27 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 45.8% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -4.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
W. McGahee (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +10.98 on rushing plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.33 EPA): (4:08) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.8%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
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