Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Game story

In Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-08, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 59–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -1.14 total EPA, and -5.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +30.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+10.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (8:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-29-M.Fitzpatrick, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +30.20 total EPA · 24 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +15.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +11.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
4. 4 R.Griffin III · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Ingram · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +7.56 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Levine · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.28 EPA/play
8. 8 W. Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Baltimore Ravens — M. Ingram (Q1 55:38)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 53:46)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 49:28)
• Baltimore Ravens — W. Snead (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 43:56)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Boykin (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 36:56)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Ingram (Q2 31:46)
• Miami Dolphins — P. Williams (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 30:18)
• Baltimore Ravens — P. Ricard (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 22:58)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (R. Griffin pass) (Q4 9:30)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders (Q2 40:43)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q3 15:27)

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 MIA 1 (Q1 55:38) — (10:38) 21-M.Ingram right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 55:34) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 47 (Q1 53:46); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 53:37) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 83 (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 49:17) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–10. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 33 (Q2 43:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 43:49) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BAL 36 (Q2 40:43) — (10:43) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q2 36:56); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 36:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 21-M.Ingram left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 31:42) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 18-P.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 30:13) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 22:58) — (7:58) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 42-P.Ricard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 22:54) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q3 15:27) — (:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 9:24) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-29-M.Fitzpatrick, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.89]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 59:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 21-M.Ingram right guard to MIA 40 for 49 yards (20-R.Jones; 25-X.Howard). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.47]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 32-K.Drake INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at BAL 39. 29-E.Thomas to MIA 47 for 14 yards (65-D.Isidora). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.63]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 43:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.73]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +7.30]

Impact plays

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +7.30]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 32:59) — (2:59) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 41-A.Levine. 41-A.Levine up the middle to MIA 10 for 60 yards (19-J.Grant). [WPA +0.2% · EPA +5.28]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:35) — (8:35) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 56 yards to MIA 10, Center-46-M.Cox. 19-J.Grant MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BAL-28-J.Bethel at MIA 10. 28-J.Bethel to MIA 10 for no gain (19-J.Grant). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +5.17]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 32-K.Drake INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at BAL 39. 29-E.Thomas to MIA 47 for 14 yards (65-D.Isidora). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.63]

Quarterback report card

R.Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.14 total EPA
• L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +28.4% CPOE · +1.26 EPA/play · +30.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.52 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +47.66 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -11.27 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.
• L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 55:38 · MIA 1 · Score 6-0
   (10:38) 21-M.Ingram right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 55:34 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 53:46 · MIA 47 · Score 13-0
   (8:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-29-M.Fitzpatrick, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 53:37 · MIA 15 · Score 14-0
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 49:28 · MIA 83 · Score 20-0
   (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 49:17 · MIA 15 · Score 21-0
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 43:56 · MIA 33 · Score 27-0
   (13:56) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 43:49 · MIA 15 · Score 28-0
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 40:43 · BAL 36 · Score 28-3
   (10:43) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 36:56 · MIA 5 · Score 34-3
    (6:56) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 80-M.Boykin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-29-M.Fitzpatrick, Defensive Holding, declined.
11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 36:50 · MIA 15 · Score 35-3
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 31:46 · MIA 2 · Score 41-3
    (1:46) 21-M.Ingram left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:42 · MIA 15 · Score 42-3
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 30:18 · BAL 6 · Score 42-9
    (:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 18-P.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:13 · BAL 15 · Score 42-10
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
16. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 22:58 · MIA 1 · Score 48-10
    (7:58) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 42-P.Ricard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 22:54 · MIA 15 · Score 49-10
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
18. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 15:27 · MIA 16 · Score 52-10
    (:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
19. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 9:30 · MIA 3 · Score 58-10
    (9:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Griffin pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
20. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 9:24 · MIA 15 · Score 59-10
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.