Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2010 Week 7 Recap

Game story

In Week 7 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-24, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 37–34 final that came down to the wire.

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

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with +12.36 total EPA, and +7.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, St. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.68 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-43.7% win probability) landed in overtime when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (13:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 45 for 4 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BUF 45. 52-R.Lewis to BUF 44 for 1 yard (83-

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 St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +14.68 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.36 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +11.23 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
4. 4 L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
6. 6 L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 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

• Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 50:11)
• Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 39:52)
• Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 38:22)
• Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 35:01)
• Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 30:34)
• Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 29:51)
• Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q3 16:04)
• Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 5:51)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q1 53:26)
• Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q1 47:03)
• Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 31:02)
• Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q4 0:08)
• Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (OT 11:01)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q1 53:26) — (8:26) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q1 50:11) — (5:11) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lee Evans' 2nd TD reception of the season.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 50:06) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q1 47:03) — (2:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–14. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q2 39:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St. Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Steve Johnson's 5th TD catch of season.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 39:46) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 26 (Q2 38:22) — (8:22) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 38:15) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q2 35:01); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 34:56) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 30 (Q2 31:02); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-T.Heap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 30:23) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 34 (Q3 29:51); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 29:44) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 23-W.McGahee right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Willis McGahee scores 4th rushing TD of season.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 15:59) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BAL 17 (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 83-L.Evans for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fitzpatrick has career high 4 TD passes.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 5:46) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BAL 32 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (OT 11:01) — (11:01) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 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.

• Buffalo Bills (OT 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 45 for 4 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BUF 45. 52-R.Lewis to BUF 44 for 1 yard (83- [WPA -43.7% · EPA -5.02]
• Baltimore Ravens (OT 13:53) — (13:53) 4-S.Koch punts 49 yards to BUF 22, Center-46-M.Cox, fair catch by 11-R.Parrish. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +0.69]
• Baltimore Ravens (OT 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 29 for -3 yards (90-C.Kelsay, 52-A.Moats). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -1.51]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McGahee takes carry, pitches back to Flacco, who throws TD pass to Boldin. Todd Heap (BAL) injured on play. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.29]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 50:06) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 71 yards from BUF 30 to BAL -1. 37-J.Wilson to BAL 16 for 17 yards (50-A.Ayodele). FUMBLES (50-A.Ayodele), RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at BAL 15. 37-G.Wilson to BAL 15 for no gain ( [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.38]

Impact plays

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 50:06) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 71 yards from BUF 30 to BAL -1. 37-J.Wilson to BAL 16 for 17 yards (50-A.Ayodele). FUMBLES (50-A.Ayodele), RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at BAL 15. 37-G.Wilson to BAL 15 for no gain ( [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.38]
• Buffalo Bills (OT 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 89-S.Nelson to BUF 45 for 4 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BUF 45. 52-R.Lewis to BUF 44 for 1 yard (83- [WPA -43.7% · EPA -5.02]
• Buffalo Bills (Q3 15:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BUF 49. 20-E.Reed to BUF 9 for 40 yards (22-F.Jackson). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.01]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) Ed Reed ties BAL record with 2 INT's in game. 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 14, RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 14. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -4.94]

Quarterback report card

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

• R.Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.36 total EPA
• J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.07, Baltimore Ravens +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, +7.08 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, +7.10 total EPA, 6 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.
• St. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) 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.

1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 53:26 · BUF 23 · Score 0-3
   (8:26) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 50:11 · BAL 33 · Score 6-3
   (5:11) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lee Evans' 2nd TD reception of the season.
3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 50:06 · BAL 2 · Score 7-3
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
4. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 47:03 · BAL 3 · Score 10-3
   (2:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
5. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 39:52 · BAL 33 · Score 16-3
   (9:52) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right to 13-St. Johnson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Steve Johnson's 5th TD catch of season.
6. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 39:46 · BAL 2 · Score 17-3
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 38:22 · BUF 26 · Score 17-9
   (8:22) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 86-T.Heap for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 38:15 · BUF 2 · Score 17-10
   7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 35:01 · BAL 20 · Score 23-10
   (5:01) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lee Evans' 2nd TD reception of game. Fitzpatrick's 3rd TD pass of game - matches c
10. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 34:56 · BAL 2 · Score 24-10
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
11. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:02 · BUF 30 · Score 24-13
    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Referees misplaced ball at BUF 30. Should have been plac
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · BUF 14 · Score 24-19
    (:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-T.Heap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:23 · BUF 2 · Score 24-20
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 29:51 · BUF 34 · Score 24-26
    (14:51) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McGahee takes carry, pitches back to Flacco, who throws TD pass to Boldin. Todd Heap
15. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 29:44 · BUF 2 · Score 24-27
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
16. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 16:04 · BUF 2 · Score 24-33
    (1:04) 23-W.McGahee right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Willis McGahee scores 4th rushing TD of season.
17. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 15:59 · BUF 2 · Score 24-34
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
18. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 5:51 · BAL 17 · Score 30-34
    (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 83-L.Evans for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fitzpatrick has career high 4 TD passes.
19. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 5:46 · BAL 2 · Score 31-34
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
20. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · BAL 32 · Score 34-34
    (:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
21. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 11:01 · BUF 20 · Score 34-37
    (11:01) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.