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NFL · Week 7 · October 23, 2022 · 11 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Ravens defeat Browns 23–20 in Week 7

Gus Edwards led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 20–23 Week 7 finish.

Cleveland Browns 20 2–5
Final 20–23
Baltimore Ravens 23 4–3 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–13 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Jacoby Brissett
FantasyHQ MVP
Gus Edwards
Game date
October 23, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 3 REC · 74 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • David Njoku
    David Njoku 7 REC · 71 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Chubb
    Nick Chubb 16 CAR · 91 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Gus Edwards
    Gus Edwards 16 CAR · 66 YDS · 2 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 7 CAR · 43 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Devin Duvernay
    Devin Duvernay 2 REC · 42 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns 23–20 in Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-21.3% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Brissett (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +1.37 total EPA, and +17.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Edwards (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-21.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (2:09) 3-C.York 60 yard field goal is BLOCKED (40-M.Harrison), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns10037020
Baltimore Ravens31073023

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 G. Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.89 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  5. 5 N. Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  7. 7 R. Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

G. Edwards — BAL · Rushing

G. Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+4.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.46 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (12:04) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 30 for -7 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by BAL-99-O.Oweh at CLE 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — N. Chubb (Q1 53:26)
  • Baltimore Ravens — G. Edwards (Q2 32:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — G. Edwards (Q3 22:43)
  • Cleveland Browns — K. Hunt (Q4 9:04)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q1 48:31)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. York (Q1 45:22)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 40:09)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. York (Q3 17:44)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 11:29)

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 10–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q1 53:26) — (8:26) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 53:23) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q1 48:31) — (3:31) 9-J.Tucker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q1 45:22) — (:22) 3-C.York 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 31:57) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 22:43) — (7:43) 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 22:39) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q3 17:44) — (2:44) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 37 (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) 9-J.Tucker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) (No Huddle) 27-K.Hunt right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 9:00) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

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

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 3-C.York 60 yard field goal is BLOCKED (40-M.Harrison), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. [WPA -21.3% · EPA -1.56]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 11-D.Peoples-Jones pushed ob at BAL 42 for 37 yards (26-G.Stone) [99-O.Oweh]. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +2.55]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill up the middle to CLE 20 for 4 yards (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah). FUMBLES (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah), touched at CLE 17, RECOVERED by CLE-58-I.Thomas at CLE 16. Penalty on BAL-65-P.Meka [WPA -16.1% · EPA -3.53]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:27) — (3:27) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at BAL 20 for 55 yards (26-G.Stone). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.66]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 7-R.Bateman pushed ob at BAL 45 for 26 yards (26-G.Williams). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.99]

Impact plays

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

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 27:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 30 for -7 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by BAL-99-O.Oweh at CLE 25. [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.46]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:27) — (3:27) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper pushed ob at BAL 20 for 55 yards (26-G.Stone). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.66]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill up the middle to CLE 20 for 4 yards (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah). FUMBLES (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah), touched at CLE 17, RECOVERED by CLE-58-I.Thomas at CLE 16. Penalty on BAL-65-P.Meka [WPA -16.1% · EPA -3.53]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 7-R.Bateman pushed ob at BAL 45 for 26 yards (26-G.Williams). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.99]

Quarterback report card

J.Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +17.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA
  • L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -2.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatCleveland BrownsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.015+0.029
Offensive success rate44.7%44.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.036-0.119
Rush EPA/play+0.181-0.014
Defensive EPA/play-0.029-0.015
Defensive success rate55.7%55.3%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.01, Baltimore Ravens +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +2.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +1.11 total EPA, 4 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.
  • G. Edwards (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • J. Brissett (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • L. Jackson (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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:26 · BAL 2 · Score 6-0
    (8:26) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 53:23 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 48:31 · CLE 14 · Score 7-3
    (3:31) 9-J.Tucker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 45:22 · BAL 23 · Score 10-3
    (:22) 3-C.York 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 40:09 · CLE 16 · Score 10-6
    (10:09) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CLE 7 · Score 10-12
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:57 · CLE 15 · Score 10-13
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 22:43 · CLE 1 · Score 10-19
    (7:43) 35-G.Edwards left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 22:39 · CLE 15 · Score 10-20
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  10. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 17:44 · BAL 19 · Score 13-20
    (2:44) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  11. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:29 · CLE 37 · Score 13-23
    (11:29) 9-J.Tucker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  12. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:04 · BAL 2 · Score 19-23
    (9:04) (No Huddle) 27-K.Hunt right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:00 · BAL 15 · Score 20-23
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20 in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.

What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

The final score was Cleveland Browns 20, Baltimore Ravens 23 (CLE 20-23 BAL) in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Baltimore Ravens 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 53:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q2 32:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q3 22:43) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 9:04) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 48:31, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q1 45:22, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 40:09, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q3 17:44, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:29, 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. Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 57.9% completion, +17.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 40.9% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -2.61 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

G. Edwards (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +4.89 on rushing plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.46 EPA): (12:04) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 30 for -7 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by BAL-99-O.Oweh at CLE 25.. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.3%.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W