Game story
In Week 14 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-12-07, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -7.15 total EPA, and -6.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (14:14) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed (55-T.Suggs) at BAL 41. 20-E.Reed to BAL 45 for 4 yards (26-C.Portis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 3 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
- 5 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6 D. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 8 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A.Randle El — WAS · Receiving
A.Randle El posted the highest total EPA (+5.81) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.45 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (9:43) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 22 for 11 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruli
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — A. Randle (J. Campbell pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
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 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q1 57:04) — (12:04) 33-L.McClain left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 56:59) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 89 (Q1 54:43); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 54:30) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q3 19:15) — (4:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 11:27) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 28 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:35) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 59:14) — (14:14) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed (55-T.Suggs) at BAL 41. 20-E.Reed to BAL 45 for 4 yards (26-C.Portis).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 54:43) — (9:43) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 22 for 11 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Washington challenged the runner was
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 59:05) — (14:05) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to WAS 29 for 26 yards (48-C.Horton).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) (No Huddle) 23-W.McGahee right guard to BAL 43 for 4 yards (30-L.Landry). FUMBLES (30-L.Landry), RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at BAL 43. 23-D.Hall pushed ob at BAL 30 for 13 yards (89-M.Clayton)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 54:43) — (9:43) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 22 for 11 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Washington challenged the runner was
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) (No Huddle) 23-W.McGahee right guard to BAL 43 for 4 yards (30-L.Landry). FUMBLES (30-L.Landry), RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at BAL 43. 23-D.Hall pushed ob at BAL 30 for 13 yards (89-M.Clayton)
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.15 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.266 | -0.138 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 34.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.166 | -0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.552 | -0.238 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.138 | +0.266 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.8% | 67.1% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -10.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -22.59 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.
- A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Flacco (BAL) 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 57:04 · WAS 8 · Score 0-6
(12:04) 33-L.McClain left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 56:59 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 54:43 · BAL 89 · Score 0-13
(9:43) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 22 for 11 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOW - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 54:30 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 19:15 · WAS 14 · Score 0-17
(4:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 13:45 · BAL 25 · Score 3-17
(13:45) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:32 · BAL 5 · Score 9-17
(11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · BAL 2 · Score 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · WAS 28 · Score 10-23
(3:44) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · WAS 2 · Score 10-24
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 24-10 in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Washington Commanders 10, Baltimore Ravens 24 (WAS 10-24 BAL) in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Baltimore Ravens 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. McClain (Q1 57:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 54:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 11:32) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 3:44) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 19:15, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 13:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 48.8% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.15 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.78 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +5.81 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.45 EPA): (9:43) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 22 for 11 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at WAS 22. 20-E.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Washington challe. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.2%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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