Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 24–23 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ji'Ayir Brown
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown to NO 02 for 56 yar…
- Game date
- 2018-10-21
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Baltimore Ravens 24–23 on 2018-10-21, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 10–7 halftime lead. Ji'Ayir Brown posted a game-high +14.76 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(6:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:08) Jackson in at quarterback. (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Jackson's first NFL touchdown.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(12:38) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Saints scored first 2nd half touchdown allowed by Ravens this season.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on BAL-27-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brees throws 501st career touchdown pass.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on BAL-90-Z.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 13-J.Brown for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 6:07FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 0-3
(6:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:57TD Blake WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 1
- Score
- 6-3
(1:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:53XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:08TD Lucky JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 7-9
(:08) Jackson in at quarterback. (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Jackson's first NFL touchdown.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:04XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:36TD Mark AndrewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 8
- Score
- 7-16
(3:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:30XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:38TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 13-17
(12:38) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Saints scored first 2nd half touchdown allowed by Ravens this season.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:32XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 14-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on BAL-27-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BAL 5
- Score
- 20-17
(5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brees throws 501st career touchdown pass.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:58XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 21-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on BAL-90-Z.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:15FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 21
- Score
- 24-17
(2:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 0:28TD Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 24-23
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 13-J.Brown for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ji'Ayir Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +14.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 2
Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +12.56 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.14 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8Mark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 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
Ji'Ayir Brown — BAL · Receiving
Ji'Ayir Brown posted the highest total EPA (+14.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.11 EPA per play.
Ji'Ayir Brown's top snap (+4.40 EPA): (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown to NO 02 for 56 yards (43-M.Williams).
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -3.3% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.56 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.174 | +0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.337 | +0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.109 | +0.048 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.151 | -0.174 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.17, Baltimore Ravens +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.17 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 8 drives, +12.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +15.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Lucky Jackson
- Baltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Joe Flacco pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Ji'Ayir Brown (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 1:53) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) Jackson in at quarterback. (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Jackson's first NFL touchdown.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point 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 NO 8 (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:30) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Saints scored first 2nd half touchdown allowed by Ravens this season.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 12:32); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brees throws 501st career touchdown pass.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 4:58); New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 13-J.Brown for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:24) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker's first missed extra point after 222 made in a row.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 13-J.Brown for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Snead IV. PENALTY on NO-26-P.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown to NO 02 for 56 yards (43-M.Williams).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 6, RECOVERED by BAL-97-M.Pierce at BAL 6. 97-M.Pierce to BAL 6 for no gain (60-M.Unger). Aborted play on pitch by Hill.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown to NO 02 for 56 yards (43-M.Williams).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 6, RECOVERED by BAL-97-M.Pierce at BAL 6. 97-M.Pierce to BAL 6 for no gain (60-M.Unger). Aborted play on pitch by Hill.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 13-J.Brown to NO 21 for 13 yards (20-K.Crawley).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete short middle to 83-W.Snead IV. PENALTY on NO-26-P.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 6:07 · NO 14 · Score 0-3
(6:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · BAL 1 · Score 6-3
(1:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · BAL 15 · Score 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · NO 1 · Score 7-9
(:08) Jackson in at quarterback. (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Jackson's first NFL touchdown. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · NO 15 · Score 7-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:36 · NO 8 · Score 7-16
(3:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:30 · NO 15 · Score 7-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:38 · BAL 2 · Score 13-17
(12:38) 41-A.Kamara up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Saints scored first 2nd half touchdown allowed by Ravens this season. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · BAL 15 · Score 14-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on BAL-27-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · BAL 5 · Score 20-17
(5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brees throws 501st career touchdown pass. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:58 · BAL 15 · Score 21-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. PENALTY on BAL-90-Z.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 2:15 · BAL 21 · Score 24-17
(2:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-W.Lutz 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:28 · NO 14 · Score 24-23
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 13-J.Brown for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ji'Ayir Brown (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens on 2018-10-21?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-23 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 17, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Baltimore Ravens 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q2 0:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 3:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 12:38) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Brown (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 0:28) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 6:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 2:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.3% completion, -3.3% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.56 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens?
Ji'Ayir Brown (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.40 EPA): (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown to NO 02 for 56 yards (43-M.Williams)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New Orleans Saints won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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