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NFL · Week 18 · January 10, 2021 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans: 2020 Week 18 Recap

Ravens defeat Titans 20–13 in Week 18

Montaric Brown led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 20–13 Week 18 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 20 12–5 Winner
Final 20–13
Tennessee Titans 13 11–6
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
20–13
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
Montaric Brown
Game date
January 10, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 7 REC · 109 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 17/31 · 213 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Ricard
    Patrick Ricard 3 REC · 26 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 6 REC · 83 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Firkser
    Anthony Firkser 2 REC · 44 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Tannehill
    Ryan Tannehill 1 CAR · 2 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 20–13 in Week 18 of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-10, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+15.6% win probability) came in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 18 of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-10, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +6.13 total EPA, and +7.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Brown (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+15.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens01073020
Tennessee Titans10003013

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  2. 2 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +6.13 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Firkser · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
  5. 5 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
  6. 6 P. Ricard · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  8. 8 C. Batson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

M. Brown — BAL · Receiving

M. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+7.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.69 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 50:44)
  • Baltimore Ravens — L. Jackson (Q2 32:45)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Dobbins (Q3 24:05)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — S. Gostkowski (Q1 46:43)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 40:02)
  • Tennessee Titans — S. Gostkowski (Q4 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 4:23)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BAL 10 (Q1 50:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 50:39) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q1 46:43) — (1:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q2 40:02) — (10:02) 9-J.Tucker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TEN 48 (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 32:32) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q3 24:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 24:01) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TEN 33 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal 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 (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.69]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 26:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end pushed ob at TEN 21 for 23 yards (25-A.Jackson). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.31]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 14-K.Raymond INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL 40. 24-M.Peters to TEN 47 for 13 yards (14-K.Raymond). PENALTY on BAL, Taunting, 15 yards, e [WPA -10.5% · EPA -2.70]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:12) — (:12) 4-S.Koch punts 43 yards to TEN 28, Center-46-M.Cox, fair catch by 14-K.Raymond. PENALTY on TEN-56-D.Bates, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BAL 29 - No Play. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +0.01]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.31]

Impact plays

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

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.69]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.31]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 8-L.Jackson kneels to TEN 16 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.30]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right intended for 80-M.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at TEN 28. 21-M.Butler to TEN 28 for no gain (80-M.Boykin). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.13]

Quarterback report card

L.Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.13 total EPA
  • R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatBaltimore RavensTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.070-0.064
Offensive success rate41.0%40.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.198+0.011
Rush EPA/play+0.125-0.220
Defensive EPA/play+0.064-0.070
Defensive success rate60.0%59.0%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +5.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, -4.16 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.
  • M. Brown (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • L. Jackson (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • R. Tannehill (TEN) 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. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 50:44 · BAL 10 · Score 0-6
    (5:44) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 50:39 · BAL 15 · Score 0-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  3. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 46:43 · BAL 27 · Score 0-10
    (1:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 40:02 · TEN 15 · Score 3-10
    (10:02) 9-J.Tucker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:45 · TEN 48 · Score 9-10
    (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 32:32 · TEN 15 · Score 10-10
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 24:05 · TEN 4 · Score 16-10
    (9:05) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 24:01 · TEN 15 · Score 17-10
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  9. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 7 · Score 17-13
    (15:00) 3-S.Gostkowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Overton, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  10. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 4:23 · TEN 33 · Score 20-13
    (4:23) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in Week 18, 2020 on 2021-01-10.

What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Baltimore Ravens 20, Tennessee Titans 13 (BAL 20-13 TEN) in Week 18, 2020 on 2021-01-10.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, Tennessee Titans 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 50:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q2 32:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q3 24:05) Tennessee Titans field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 46:43, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 40:02, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 4:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 54.8% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.13 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 62.1% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.33 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans?

M. Brown (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +7.00 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.69 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.6%.

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L