Broncos 3–21 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Baltimore Ravens
Final score: Baltimore Ravens 21–3 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 3–14 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Sharpe
Top passer: G. Frerotte
Biggest EPA play: (4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball
Game date: 2000-12-31

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 21–3 on 2000-12-31. S. Sharpe posted a game-high +5.57 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	—	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	3	0	0	0	0	3
Baltimore Ravens	14	7	0	0	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

+3BAL 12

DEN 58

DEN 27

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 11:50TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
0-6
(11:50) J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 11:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-7
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:43FG
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 12
Score
3-7
(4:43) J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 4:21TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 58
Score
3-13
(4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 4:06XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
3-14
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:39TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 27
Score
3-20
(3:39) J.Lewis left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:19XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
3-21
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
2Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4T. Dilfer · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +0.43 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
5Qadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6S. Gash · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Rushing · -0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

S. Sharpe — BAL · Receiving

S. Sharpe posted the highest total EPA (+5.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.

S. Sharpe's top snap (+5.35 EPA): (4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball

Quarterback report card

G. Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.52 total EPA
T. Dilfer (Baltimore Ravens) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	-0.225	-0.028
Offensive success rate	29.4%	33.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.247	-0.031
Rush EPA/play	-0.450	-0.115
Defensive EPA/play	+0.028	+0.225
Defensive success rate	66.2%	70.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -2.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -19.13 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 11:50)
Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 4:21)
Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q3 3:39)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 4:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 11:43) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 58 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:06) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 27 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) J.Lewis left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 3:19) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Baltimore Ravens (Q1 15:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 46 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 24. B.Coates to BAL 32 for 8 yards (D.Clark). [WPA +55.8% · EPA +0.93]
Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball [WPA +12.4% · EPA +5.35]
Denver Broncos (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) G.Frerotte pass intended for E.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by R.Lewis at DEN 43. R.Lewis to DEN 39 for 4 yards (D.Carswell). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -3.95]
Denver Broncos (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) G.Frerotte pass to R.Smith pushed ob at BAL 21 for 24 yards (C.McAlister). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.09]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) G.Frerotte sacked at DEN 24 for -13 yards (P.Boulware). Frerotte bobbled snap. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -2.09]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball [WPA +12.4% · EPA +5.35]
Denver Broncos (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) G.Frerotte pass intended for E.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by R.Lewis at DEN 43. R.Lewis to DEN 39 for 4 yards (D.Carswell). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -3.95]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) J.Lewis left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +3.42]
Denver Broncos (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) G.Frerotte pass to R.Smith pushed ob at BAL 21 for 24 yards (C.McAlister). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.09]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · DEN 1 · Score 0-6
(11:50) J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 11:43 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 4:43 · BAL 12 · Score 3-7
(4:43) J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · DEN 58 · Score 3-13
(4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 4:06 · DEN 2 · Score 3-14
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:39 · DEN 27 · Score 3-20
(3:39) J.Lewis left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:19 · DEN 2 · Score 3-21
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens on 2000-12-31?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 21-3 in Week 18, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Denver Broncos 3, Baltimore Ravens 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:39) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 40.6% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.52 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (Baltimore Ravens), 47.4% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.35 EPA): (4:21) T.Dilfer pass to S.Sharpe for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Lewis Tipped ball.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W

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