Game story
In Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-23, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 27–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +8.15 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (2:31) 4-C.Keenum sacked at BAL 35 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs) [55-T.Suggs], recovered by DEN-66-J.Veldheer at BAL 37. 66-J.Veldheer to BAL 37 for no gain (55-T.Suggs). PENALTY on
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.15 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 De. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4 C. Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 5 E. Sanders · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 6 W.Snead IV · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 J. Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8 D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 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 (+8.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.57 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (9:17) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Onwuasor at BAL 11. 48-P.Onwuasor for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on BAL-99-M.Judon, Illegal Block Above
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — R. Freeman
- Baltimore Ravens — A. Collins
- Denver Broncos — E. Sanders
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Allen (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Allen
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
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 14–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) 28-R.Freeman left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 58:29) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q1 56:01) — (11:01) Jackson in game. (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 55:57) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) 10-E.Sanders left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around play.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 52:02) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q1 48:43) — (3:43) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q2 38:30); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 38:26) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 37-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 22:26) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) 4-C.Keenum sacked at BAL 35 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs) [55-T.Suggs], recovered by DEN-66-J.Veldheer at BAL 37. 66-J.Veldheer to BAL 37 for no gain (55-T.Suggs). PENALTY on
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (31-J.Simmons), Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch, RECOVERED by DEN-25-C.Harris at DEN 42. 25-C.Harris for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN NUL
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 41:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at DEN 32 for 19 yards (29-B.Roby).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 58:40) — (13:40) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punt is BLOCKED by 43-J.Jones, Center-46-M.Cox, recovered by BAL-37-J.Allen at BAL 4. 37-J.Allen to BAL 6 for 2 yards (47-J.Jewell).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 54:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to DEN 45 for 16 yards (32-E.Weddle) [90-Z.Smith].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Onwuasor at BAL 11. 48-P.Onwuasor for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on BAL-99-M.Judon,
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 34:45) — (4:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (31-J.Simmons), Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch, RECOVERED by DEN-25-C.Harris at DEN 42. 25-C.Harris for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN NUL
- Denver Broncos (Q3 16:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass incomplete short left to 10-E.Sanders. PENALTY on DEN-65-R.Leary, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 27.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) 10-E.Sanders left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around play.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.15 total EPA
- C.Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.124 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.188 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | +0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 59.0% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +2.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -10.27 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 58:33 · BAL 6 · Score 6-0
(13:33) 28-R.Freeman left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 58:29 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 56:01 · DEN 6 · Score 7-6
(11:01) Jackson in game. (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 55:57 · DEN 15 · Score 7-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 52:11 · BAL 35 · Score 13-7
(7:11) 10-E.Sanders left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around play. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 52:02 · BAL 15 · Score 14-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 48:43 · DEN 34 · Score 14-10
(3:43) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 38:30 · DEN 12 · Score 14-16
(8:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 37-J.Allen to DEN 01 for 11 yards (58-V.Miller). Baltimore challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and t - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 38:26 · DEN 15 · Score 14-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · DEN 34 · Score 14-20
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 22:29 · DEN 1 · Score 14-26
(7:29) 37-J.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 22:26 · DEN 15 · Score 14-27
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 27-14 in Week 3, 2018 on 2018-09-23.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Denver Broncos 14, Baltimore Ravens 27 (DEN 14-27 BAL) in Week 3, 2018 on 2018-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Denver Broncos 14, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Denver Broncos 14, Baltimore Ravens 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Freeman (Q1 58:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (Q1 56:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (Q1 52:11) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Allen (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 38:30) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Allen (Q3 22:29) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 48:43, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 30:04, 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?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 58.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.15 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Denver Broncos), 51.2% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.10 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.15 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.57 EPA): (9:17) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle intended for 82-J.Heuerman INTERCEPTED by 48-P.Onwuasor at BAL 11. 48-P.Onwuasor for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.5%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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