Game story
In Week 4 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-30, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 34–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +1.07 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (7:39) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. PENALTY on BAL-58-P.Boulware, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BAL 24 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 3 S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5 C. Redman · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.12 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7 R. Droughns · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 8 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +1.07 total EPA · 63 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Heap — BAL · Receiving
T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+8.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.02 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (:01) 1-J.Elam 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. 21-C.McAlister at BAL -7 for 107 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 — T. Heap (C. Redman pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (C. Redman pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — R. Droughns
- Denver Broncos — P. Hape (B. Griese pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Griese
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q1 50:54) — (5:54) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 31–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q2 44:28) — (14:28) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 44:15) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 40:37) — (10:37) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 40:25) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 30:18) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 39 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. 21-C.McAlister at BAL -7 for 107 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 30:00) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q3 28:16) — (13:16) 3-M.Stover 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) 34-R.Droughns left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-58-P.Boulware, Defensive Offside, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 23:44) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q3 16:36) — (1:36) 14-B.Griese pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) 14-B.Griese up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:42) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 52:39) — (7:39) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. PENALTY on BAL-58-P.Boulware, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BAL 24 - No Play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 44:28) — (14:28) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 52:30) — (7:30) 14-B.Griese sacked at BAL 35 for -16 yards (98-A.Weaver).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 54:17) — (9:17) 14-B.Griese pass to 87-E.McCaffrey to BAL 32 for 11 yards (28-G.Baxter).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. 21-C.McAlister at BAL -7 for 107 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. 21-C.McAlister at BAL -7 for 107 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 31-J.Lewis left tackle to DEN 37 for -5 yards (95-K.Pittman). FUMBLES (95-K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DEN 37. 51-J.Mobley to DEN 38 for 1 yard (31-J.Lewis).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Redman sacked at BAL 46 for -7 yards (37-T.Poole). FUMBLES (37-T.Poole), RECOVERED by DEN-92-B.Berry at BAL 47. 92-B.Berry to BAL 39 for 8 yards (77-E.Brooks). Play Challenged by BAL and U
- Denver Broncos (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 86-P.Hape INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 3. 20-E.Reed to BAL 24 for 21 yards (22-O.Gary).
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 63 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.07 total EPA
- C.Redman (Baltimore Ravens) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.062 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.9% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.076 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.321 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 46.1% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, +1.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -6.30 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.
- T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 50:54 · BAL 21 · Score 3-0
(5:54) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 44:28 · DEN 23 · Score 3-6
(14:28) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 44:15 · DEN 2 · Score 3-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 40:37 · DEN 2 · Score 3-13
(10:37) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 40:25 · DEN 2 · Score 3-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · DEN 5 · Score 3-17
(2:00) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · DEN 3 · Score 3-23
(:22) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · DEN 2 · Score 3-24
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:01 · BAL 39 · Score 3-30
(:01) 1-J.Elam 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. 21-C.McAlister at BAL -7 for 107 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · DEN 2 · Score 3-31
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 28:16 · DEN 24 · Score 3-34
(13:16) 3-M.Stover 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 23:48 · BAL 1 · Score 9-34
(8:48) 34-R.Droughns left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-58-P.Boulware, Defensive Offside, declined. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 23:44 · BAL 2 · Score 10-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 16:36 · BAL 2 · Score 16-34
(1:36) 14-B.Griese pass to 86-P.Hape for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:51 · BAL 1 · Score 22-34
(4:51) 14-B.Griese up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 4:42 · BAL 2 · Score 23-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 34-23 in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-30.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Denver Broncos 23, Baltimore Ravens 34 (DEN 23-34 BAL) in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-30.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 31; Q3: Denver Broncos 13, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Denver Broncos 23, Baltimore Ravens 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (C. Redman pass) (Q2 44:28) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q2 40:37) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (C. Redman pass) (Q2 30:22) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Elam (Q2 30:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (Q3 23:48) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Hape (B. Griese pass) (Q3 16:36) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Griese (Q4 4:51) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 50:54, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 28:16, 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?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 55.6% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.07 total passing EPA. C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens), 46.4% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.31 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.02 EPA): (:01) 1-J.Elam 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. 21-C.McAlister at BAL -7 for 107 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.8%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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