Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2007 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-18, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 33–30 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -10.17 total EPA, and -3.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Darling (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-31.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (4:00) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass deep left intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool [26-S.Jones] at CLE 0. 21-B.Pool for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 D. Darling · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +9.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
4. 4 K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
5. 5 Q. Sypniewski · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Carter · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8. 8 W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 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

• Cleveland Browns — J. Lewis (Q2 42:27)
• Baltimore Ravens — R. Lewis (Q2 38:55)
• Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q3 25:46)
• Cleveland Browns — D. Anderson (Q3 21:03)
• Cleveland Browns — B. Pool (Q3 19:00)
• Baltimore Ravens — D. Darling (K. Boller pass) (Q4 3:38)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 47:38)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 31:45)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 12:45)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 7:24)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 0:31)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 0:03)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (OT 9:13)

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 10 (Q1 47:38) — (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 42:27) — (12:27) 31-J.Lewis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 42:23) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 75 (Q2 38:55); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 38:47) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 25:46) — (10:46) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 25:42) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 21:03) — (6:03) 3-D.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 21:01) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q3 19:00); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:42) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 16–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 27 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 7-K.Boller pass deep left to 81-D.Darling for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:31) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 29 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 33 (Q4 0:03).

Overtime: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (OT 9:13) — (9:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass deep left intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool [26-S.Jones] at CLE 0. 21-B.Pool for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.3% · EPA -11.33]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. Kick hit crossbars and bounced back. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and [WPA +30.3% · EPA +1.15]
• Cleveland Browns (OT 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 80-K.Winslow to BAL 30 for 18 yards (21-C.McAlister). [WPA +26.9% · EPA +2.49]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 7-K.Boller pass deep left to 81-D.Darling for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.0% · EPA +3.74]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at CLE 35. 52-R.Lewis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.30]

Impact plays

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass deep left intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool [26-S.Jones] at CLE 0. 21-B.Pool for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.3% · EPA -11.33]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at CLE 35. 52-R.Lewis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.30]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 55:34) — (10:34) (Punt formation) 15-D.Zastudil punts 45 yards to BAL 29, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 34-C.Ross to BAL 29 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at BAL 28. 20-M.Adams to BAL 28 for no ga [WPA +19.1% · EPA +5.76]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 49:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller sacked at BAL 22 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CLE-55-W.McGinest at BAL 23. 55-W.McGinest to BAL 23 for no gain (75-J.Ogden). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.58]

Quarterback report card

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

• K.Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 49 dropbacks · 44.9% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.17 total EPA
• D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -6.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Cleveland Browns: 17 drives, -0.29 total EPA, 7 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Darling (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• K. Boller (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. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:38 · BAL 10 · Score 3-0
   (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 42:27 · BAL 1 · Score 9-0
   (12:27) 31-J.Lewis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 42:23 · BAL 2 · Score 10-0
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 38:55 · BAL 75 · Score 10-6
   (8:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at CLE 35. 52-R.Lewis for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 38:47 · CLE 2 · Score 10-7
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
6. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 31:45 · BAL 22 · Score 13-7
   (1:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 25:46 · CLE 2 · Score 13-13
   (10:46) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 25:42 · CLE 2 · Score 13-14
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
9. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 21:03 · BAL 1 · Score 19-14
   (6:03) 3-D.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 21:01 · BAL 2 · Score 20-14
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
11. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 19:00 · CLE 18 · Score 26-14
    (4:00) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass deep left intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool [26-S.Jones] at CLE 0. 21-B.Pool for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 18:42 · BAL 2 · Score 27-14
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
13. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 12:45 · CLE 16 · Score 27-17
    (12:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 7:24 · CLE 23 · Score 27-20
    (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
15. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · CLE 27 · Score 27-26
    (3:38) 7-K.Boller pass deep left to 81-D.Darling for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · CLE 2 · Score 27-27
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
17. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 0:31 · CLE 29 · Score 27-30
    (:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
18. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · BAL 33 · Score 30-30
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. Kick hit crossbars and bounced back.
19. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — OT 9:13 · BAL 16 · Score 33-30
    (9:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.