Game story
In Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season on 2025-01-04, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 35–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +5.52 total EPA, and -8.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.52 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2 R. Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3 J. Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 I. Likely · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 D. Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 P. Ricard · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 8 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Jackson — BAL · Passing
L. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+5.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.06 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 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 — N. Wiggins
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. Akins (B. Zappe pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Henry
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Henry
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — D. Hopkins
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 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 77 (Q1 53:38); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 53:32) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q2 41:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 41:03) — 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 5 (Q2 36:36) — (6:36) 7-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 25:47) — (10:47) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 25:42) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 11:33) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 43 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:18) — (6:18) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 2-B.Zappe pass incomplete deep middle to 3-J.Jeudy (44-M.Humphrey).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 47:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short right to 22-D.Henry [9-G.Delpit].
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 27-D.Foreman right guard to BAL 43 for no gain (0-R.Smith, 98-T.Jones).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 33:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short middle to 89-M.Andrews (29-C.Mitchell) [97-J.Briggs].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short middle intended for 36-J.Kibodi INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Pierce at BAL 16. 58-M.Pierce to BAL 22 for 6 yards.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 47:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short right to 22-D.Henry [9-G.Delpit].
Quarterback report card
L.Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -8.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.52 total EPA
- B.Zappe (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -13.6% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -12.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.255 | +0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.333 | +0.145 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.381 | +0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.255 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 65.8% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +7.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -19.41 total EPA, 3 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.
- L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- L. Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Zappe (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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:38 · BAL 77 · Score 0-6
(8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 53:32 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 41:08 · CLE 12 · Score 0-13
(11:08) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 41:03 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 36:36 · BAL 5 · Score 3-14
(6:36) 7-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 25:47 · CLE 7 · Score 3-20
(10:47) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 25:42 · CLE 15 · Score 3-21
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:39 · BAL 16 · Score 9-21
(11:39) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:33 · BAL 15 · Score 10-21
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · CLE 2 · Score 10-27
(6:48) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:44 · CLE 15 · Score 10-28
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · CLE 43 · Score 10-34
(3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · CLE 15 · Score 10-35
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 35-10 in Week 18, 2024 on 2025-01-04.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 35 (CLE 10-35 BAL) in Week 18, 2024 on 2025-01-04.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — N. Wiggins (Q1 53:38) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 41:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 25:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Akins (B. Zappe pass) (Q4 11:39) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 6:48) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 3:13) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 36:36, 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?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 42.1% completion, -8.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.52 total passing EPA. B. Zappe (Cleveland Browns), 43.2% completion, -13.6% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +5.52 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.06 EPA): (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.7%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-13 Now 3-14 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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