Game story
In Week 17 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-28, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +8.74 total EPA, and +0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (8:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith to CLE 16 for 53 yards (23-J.Haden).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.74 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 T. Gabriel · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3 T. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4 K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5 S. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6 C. Shaw · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.41 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 8 I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · 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.
J. Flacco — BAL · Passing
J. Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+8.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.28 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — T. West
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — K. Aiken (J. Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Cleveland Browns — G. Hartley
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) (Field Goal formation) 10-G.Hartley 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:34) — (3:34) 28-T.West up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:29) — 10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 16 (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 7:33) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith to CLE 16 for 53 yards (23-J.Haden).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Shaw pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel to BAL 2 for 49 yards (33-W.Hill) [57-C.Mosley]. Shaw scrambles to right and avoids pressure and finds Gabriel wide open at B26.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 31:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CLE 42 for -7 yards (99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (99-P.Kruger), recovered by BAL-53-J.Zuttah at BAL 43. 53-J.Zuttah to BAL 43 for no gain (99-P.Kruger).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Shaw pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel to BAL 2 for 49 yards (33-W.Hill) [57-C.Mosley]. Shaw scrambles to right and avoids pressure and finds Gabriel wide open at B26.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) 29-J.Forsett right tackle to CLE 4 for -3 yards (31-D.Whitner).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 5-J.Flacco kneels to CLE 19 for -1 yards.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.74 total EPA
- C.Shaw (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -13.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.9% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.219 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.346 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 69.1% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +1.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -8.93 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Shaw (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 38:10 · CLE 7 · Score 0-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 32:37 · BAL 20 · Score 3-3
(2:37) (Field Goal formation) 10-G.Hartley 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 18:34 · BAL 2 · Score 9-3
(3:34) 28-T.West up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 18:29 · BAL 2 · Score 10-3
10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:41 · CLE 10 · Score 10-6
(10:41) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:40 · CLE 16 · Score 10-12
(7:40) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 7:33 · CLE 2 · Score 10-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · CLE 2 · Score 10-19
(3:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · CLE 2 · Score 10-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 20-10 in Week 17, 2014 on 2014-12-28.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 20 (CLE 10-20 BAL) in Week 17, 2014 on 2014-12-28.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 17; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. West (Q3 18:34) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 7:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Aiken (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 3:49) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 38:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 32:37, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 10:41, 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?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 55.0% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.74 total passing EPA. C. Shaw (Cleveland Browns), 37.8% completion, -13.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.74 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.28 EPA): (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
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