Game story
In Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-09-11, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 13–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +5.83 total EPA, and +2.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Wallace (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 2 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.83 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 S. Watkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 B. Perriman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5 D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 J. Forsett · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8 K. Juszczyk · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Wallace — BAL · Receiving
M. Wallace posted the highest total EPA (+7.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.60 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
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 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 32 (Q1 45:41) — (:41) 9-J.Tucker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 66 (Q2 40:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 40:11); Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 33:06) — (3:06) 25-L.McCoy left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. No. 82 Jim Dray (BUF) injured on play.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 33:02) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 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 40:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 47, RECOVERED by BUF-52-P.Brown at BAL 47. 52-P.Brown to BAL 47 for no gain (5-J.Flacco).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 33:06) — (3:06) 25-L.McCoy left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. No. 82 Jim Dray (BUF) injured on play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:46) — (:46) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 28-T.West pushed ob at BUF 42 for no gain (55-J.Hughes).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 25:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor scrambles left end ran ob at BAL 31 for 6 yards. PENALTY on BAL-22-J.Smith, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BAL 31.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 40:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 47, RECOVERED by BUF-52-P.Brown at BAL 47. 52-P.Brown to BAL 47 for no gain (5-J.Flacco).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 35:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep middle to 85-C.Clay to BAL 4 for 33 yards (24-S.Wright). Taylor scrambles to elude pass rush and fires pass downfield.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 23:43) — (8:43) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
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) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.83 total EPA
- T.Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.213 | -0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 38.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.149 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.294 | -0.422 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.213 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.7% | 65.2% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -7.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, -14.09 total EPA, 1 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. Wallace (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 45:41 · BUF 32 · Score 0-3
(:41) 9-J.Tucker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 40:22 · BUF 66 · Score 0-9
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 40:11 · BUF 15 · Score 0-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on BUF-28-R.Darby, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 33:06 · BAL 1 · Score 6-10
(3:06) 25-L.McCoy left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. No. 82 Jim Dray (BUF) injured on play. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 33:02 · BAL 15 · Score 7-10
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 5:42 · BUF 19 · Score 7-13
(5:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 13-7 in Week 1, 2016 on 2016-09-11.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 7, Baltimore Ravens 13 (BUF 7-13 BAL) in Week 1, 2016 on 2016-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 7, Baltimore Ravens 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 40:22) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (Q2 33:06) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 45:41, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 5:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 56.4% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.83 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 53.6% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.91 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
M. Wallace (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +7.56 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.60 EPA): (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.5%.
Was Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 13-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Now 0-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W
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