Game story
In Week 10 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-18, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 27–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -15.96 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (3:58) 18-E.Grbac sacked at CLE 36 for -10 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CLE 37. 92-C.Brown to CLE 37 for no gain (32-S.Gash). Play Challenged by BAL and Uph
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
- 3 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 5 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7 J. Brookins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Sharpe — BAL · Receiving
S. Sharpe posted the highest total EPA (+3.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.82 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (8:40) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Bush at BAL 43. 23-D.Bush for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — B. Gay
- Cleveland Browns — D. Bush
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Stokley (E. Grbac pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (E. Grbac pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. White
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q2 40:32) — (10:32) 34-B.Gay left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 40:10) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 57 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Bush at BAL 43. 23-D.Bush for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 38:09) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q2 35:52) — (5:52) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 35:34) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q3 21:29) — (6:29) 18-E.Grbac pass to 86-T.Heap for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 21:07) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q3 16:30) — (1:30) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) 30-J.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:02) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 18:58) — (3:58) 18-E.Grbac sacked at CLE 36 for -10 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CLE 37. 92-C.Brown to CLE 37 for no gain (32-S.Gash). Play Challenged by BAL and Uph
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 99-M.McCrary (96-A.Thomas) at CLE 30. 99-M.McCrary to CLE 29 for 1 yard (77-R.Verba).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Bush at BAL 43. 23-D.Bush for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 23:25) — (8:25) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 87-Q.Ismail INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE -4. Touchback.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 15:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson to 50 for 22 yards (24-A.Porter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Bush at BAL 43. 23-D.Bush for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 99-M.McCrary (96-A.Thomas) at CLE 30. 99-M.McCrary to CLE 29 for 1 yard (77-R.Verba).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 18:58) — (3:58) 18-E.Grbac sacked at CLE 36 for -10 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CLE 37. 92-C.Brown to CLE 37 for no gain (32-S.Gash). Play Challenged by BAL and Uph
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 23:25) — (8:25) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 87-Q.Ismail INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE -4. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
E.Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -15.96 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.203 | -0.333 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 54.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -11.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, +1.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- S. Sharpe (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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 54:42 · BAL 11 · Score 3-0
(9:42) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 40:32 · BAL 7 · Score 9-0
(10:32) 34-B.Gay left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 40:10 · BAL 2 · Score 10-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 38:40 · CLE 57 · Score 16-0
(8:40) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Bush at BAL 43. 23-D.Bush for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 38:09 · BAL 2 · Score 17-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 35:52 · CLE 21 · Score 17-6
(5:52) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 35:34 · CLE 2 · Score 17-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 32:29 · BAL 24 · Score 20-7
(2:29) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 21:29 · CLE 24 · Score 20-13
(6:29) 18-E.Grbac pass to 86-T.Heap for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 21:07 · CLE 2 · Score 20-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 16:30 · CLE 24 · Score 20-17
(1:30) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · BAL 1 · Score 26-17
(4:21) 30-J.White left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:02 · BAL 2 · Score 27-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-17 in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-18.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 27, Baltimore Ravens 17 (CLE 27-17 BAL) in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 27, Baltimore Ravens 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Gay (Q2 40:32) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Bush (Q2 38:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Stokley (E. Grbac pass) (Q2 35:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (E. Grbac pass) (Q3 21:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. White (Q4 4:21) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 54:42, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 32:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 16:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 47.9% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -15.96 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +3.94 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.82 EPA): (8:40) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Bush at BAL 43. 23-D.Bush for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.5%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
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