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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 2004 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Commanders: 2004 Week 5 Recap

Ravens defeat Commanders 17–10 in Week 5

L.Coles led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 17–10 Week 5 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 17 3–2 Winner
Final 17–10
Washington Commanders 10 1–4
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
17–10
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 0–10 Washington Commanders
Top passer
M. Brunell
FantasyHQ MVP
L.Coles
Game date
October 10, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • R.Hymes 2 REC · 34 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 1 REC · 21 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Moore
    Chris Moore 2 REC · 9 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • L.Coles 3 REC · 25 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Jacobs 2 REC · 18 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cooley 2 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 17–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 0–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
L. Coles
Top passer
M. Brunell
Biggest EPA play
(9:01) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 25 for -12 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVE…
Game date
2004-10-10

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 17–10 on 2004-10-10, overcoming Washington Commanders's 10–0 halftime lead. L. Coles posted a game-high +4.38 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens01430017
Washington Commanders10000010

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 5:45FG
    Justin Hall

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 8
    Score
    0-3

    (5:45) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:33TD
    CCC. Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    0-9

    (:33) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:26XP
    Justin Hall

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    0-10

    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 9:01TD
    ERE. Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 63
    Score
    6-10

    (9:01) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 25 for -12 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by WAS at 08:52.)

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:52XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 6:59TD
    BSB. Sams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 67
    Score
    13-10

    (6:59) 19-T.Tupa punts 45 yards to BAL 22, Center-71-E.Albright. 36-B.Sams for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 6:40XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    14-10

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:55FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    17-10

    (11:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Hymes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Jacobs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  6. 6Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  7. 7Chris MooreChris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.59 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

L. Coles — WAS · Receiving

L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+4.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.

L. Coles's top snap (+1.77 EPA): (3:30) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to WAS 47 for 8 yards (52-R.Lewis).

Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): M. Brunell — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 25 for -12 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout

Quarterback report card

M. Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -15.39 total EPA
  • K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -0.77 EPA/play · -15.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.250-0.391
Offensive success rate42.9%35.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.767-0.481
Rush EPA/play+0.020-0.363
Defensive EPA/play+0.391+0.250
Defensive success rate64.9%57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.25 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.39 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -19.26 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -28.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 0:33)
  • Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed (Q3 9:01)
  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Sams (Q3 6:59)

Field goals

  • Justin HallWashington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 5:45)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 11:55)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q2 5:45) — (5:45) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:26) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 63 (Q3 9:01); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:52) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 67 (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 19-T.Tupa punts 45 yards to BAL 22, Center-71-E.Albright. 36-B.Sams for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 6:40) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 19-T.Tupa punts 45 yards to BAL 22, Center-71-E.Albright. 36-B.Sams for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.9% · EPA -6.29]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 80-R.Hymes INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at WAS 35. 24-S.Springs to WAS 47 for 12 yards (80-R.Hymes). PENALTY on BAL-80-R.Hymes, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 4 [WPA -19.0% · EPA -4.36]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 25 for -12 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout [WPA -17.0% · EPA -7.70]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Franz at BAL 30. 29-T.Franz to BAL 8 for 22 yards (80-R.Hymes). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.08]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 7-K.Boller pass to 80-R.Hymes ran ob at WAS 44 for 21 yards (21-F.Smoot). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 25 for -12 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout [WPA -17.0% · EPA -7.70]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 19-T.Tupa punts 45 yards to BAL 22, Center-71-E.Albright. 36-B.Sams for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.9% · EPA -6.29]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 29-T.Franz at BAL 30. 29-T.Franz to BAL 8 for 22 yards (80-R.Hymes). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.08]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 80-R.Hymes INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at WAS 35. 24-S.Springs to WAS 47 for 12 yards (80-R.Hymes). PENALTY on BAL-80-R.Hymes, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 4 [WPA -19.0% · EPA -4.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:45 · BAL 8 · Score 0-3
    (5:45) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
  2. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · BAL 7 · Score 0-9
    (:33) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · BAL 2 · Score 0-10
    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 9:01 · BAL 63 · Score 6-10
    (9:01) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 25 for -12 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:52 · WAS 2 · Score 7-10
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 6:59 · BAL 67 · Score 13-10
    (6:59) 19-T.Tupa punts 45 yards to BAL 22, Center-71-E.Albright. 36-B.Sams for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 6:40 · WAS 2 · Score 14-10
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:55 · WAS 15 · Score 17-10
    (11:55) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • L. Coles (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders on 2004-10-10?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 17-10 in Week 5, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?

Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Washington Commanders 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 0:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q3 9:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Sams (Q3 6:59) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 5:45, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 11:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?

M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 40.6% completion, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -15.39 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 45.0% completion, -0.77 EPA per dropback, -15.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?

L. Coles (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+1.77 EPA): (3:30) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to WAS 47 for 8 yards (52-R.Lewis)..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L