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NFL · Week 1 · September 13, 2010 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Jets: 2010 Week 1 Recap

Ravens defeat Jets 10–9 in Week 1

T.Heap led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 10–9 Week 1 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 10 1–0 Winner
Final 10–9
New York Jets 9 0–1
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
10–9
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–6 New York Jets
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Heap
Game date
September 13, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 6 REC · 72 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 20/46 · 233 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 7 REC · 110 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Brandon Smith
    Brandon Smith 2 CAR · 27 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Greene 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 1 CAR · 4 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Jets 10–9 in Week 1 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-13, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-27.8% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 1 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-13, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 10–9 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +4.39 total EPA, and -2.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-27.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (1:44) 4-S.Koch punts 18 yards to NYJ 18, Center-46-M.Cox, fair catch by 36-J.Leonhard.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens0730010
New York Jets330309

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.39 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  3. 3 B. Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Houshmandzadeh · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6 S. Greene · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7 B. Edwards · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

T. Heap — BAL · Receiving

T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+5.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.00 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (5:17) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at NYJ 3. 31-A.Cromartie pushed ob at BAL 31 for 66 yards (5-J.Flacco). Baltimore challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and th

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 (Q2 30:11)

Field goals

  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q1 56:04)
  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q2 38:21)
  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q3 22:11)
  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q4 10:34)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q2 38:21); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:06).

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q3 22:11) — (7:11) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the BAL 30 (Q4 10:34) — (10:34) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..

Turning points

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

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 4-S.Koch punts 18 yards to NYJ 18, Center-46-M.Cox, fair catch by 36-J.Leonhard. [WPA -27.8% · EPA -1.08]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:17) — (5:17) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at NYJ 3. 31-A.Cromartie pushed ob at BAL 31 for 66 yards (5-J.Flacco). Baltimore challenged the runner was in b [WPA -20.3% · EPA -7.00]
  • New York Jets (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller ran ob at NYJ 40 for 9 yards. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -1.42]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:46) — (1:46) 23-W.McGahee left tackle to NYJ 20 for no gain (57-B.Scott, 50-V.Gholston). FUMBLES (57-B.Scott), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Pouha at NYJ 22. 91-S.Pouha to NYJ 22 for no gain (77-M.Birk). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -4.99]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:37) — (12:37) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 18 for -2 yards (sack split by 92-S.Ellis and 58-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Pouha at BAL 13. 91-S.Pouha to BAL 11 for 2 yards (66-B.Grubbs) [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.16]

Impact plays

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

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:17) — (5:17) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at NYJ 3. 31-A.Cromartie pushed ob at BAL 31 for 66 yards (5-J.Flacco). Baltimore challenged the runner was in b [WPA -20.3% · EPA -7.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:37) — (12:37) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 18 for -2 yards (sack split by 92-S.Ellis and 58-B.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Pouha at BAL 13. 91-S.Pouha to BAL 11 for 2 yards (66-B.Grubbs) [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.16]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:46) — (1:46) 23-W.McGahee left tackle to NYJ 20 for no gain (57-B.Scott, 50-V.Gholston). FUMBLES (57-B.Scott), RECOVERED by NYJ-91-S.Pouha at NYJ 22. 91-S.Pouha to NYJ 22 for no gain (77-M.Birk). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -4.99]
  • New York Jets (Q2 34:17) — (4:17) 23-S.Greene right guard to BAL 24 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-26-D.Landry at BAL 24. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.23]

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) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.39 total EPA
  • M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -18.2% CPOE · -0.59 EPA/play · -15.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatBaltimore RavensNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.115-0.204
Offensive success rate41.2%39.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.095-0.590
Rush EPA/play-0.391-0.165
Defensive EPA/play+0.204+0.115
Defensive success rate60.3%58.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -11.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -12.82 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 56:04 · BAL 5 · Score 0-3
    (11:04) 2-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
  2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 38:21 · BAL 10 · Score 0-6
    (8:21) 2-N.Folk 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on NYJ-78-W.Hunter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-6
    (:11) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-6
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on NYJ-31-A.Cromartie, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 22:11 · NYJ 7 · Score 10-6
    (7:11) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 10:34 · BAL 30 · Score 10-9
    (10:34) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Jets 10-9 in Week 1, 2010 on 2010-09-13.

What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets?

The final score was Baltimore Ravens 10, New York Jets 9 (BAL 10-9 NYJ) in Week 1, 2010 on 2010-09-13.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, New York Jets 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, New York Jets 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, New York Jets 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 30:11) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 56:04, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 38:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 22:11, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 10:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets?

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.39 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 38.5% completion, -18.2% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -15.35 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets?

T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +5.99 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.00 EPA): (5:17) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at NYJ 3. 31-A.Cromartie pushed ob at BAL 31 for 66 yards (5-J.Flacco). Baltimore challenged. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.8%.

Was Baltimore Ravens vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Baltimore Ravens won 10-9 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Now 1-0 W

New York Jets

Now 0-1 L