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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2003 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2003 Week 8 Recap

Ravens defeat Broncos 26–6 in Week 8

T.Heap led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 6–26 Week 8 finish.

Denver Broncos 6 5–3
Final 6–26
Baltimore Ravens 26 4–3 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
6–26
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–9 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
D. Kanell
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Heap
Game date
October 26, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • A.Lelie 3 REC · 28 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Carswell 1 REC · 19 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 4 REC · 23 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 3 REC · 54 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Sanders 3 REC · 21 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Boller +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 26–6 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–9 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Heap
Top passer
D. Kanell
Biggest EPA play
(9:53) 13-D.Kanell pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 43. 52-R.…
Game date
2003-10-26

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 26–6 on 2003-10-26. T. Heap posted a game-high +3.90 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos303006
Baltimore Ravens09017026

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 5:35FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 9
    Score
    3-0

    (5:35) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 10:44FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 7
    Score
    3-3

    (10:44) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 7:45FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 21
    Score
    3-6

    (7:45) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:01FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 4
    Score
    3-9

    (:01) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 7:13FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    6-9

    (7:13) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 7:43TD
    Truman Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 5
    Score
    6-15

    (7:43) 8-K.Boller pass to 82-T.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 7:35XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    6-16

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:04FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 11
    Score
    6-19

    (3:04) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:03TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 28
    Score
    6-25

    (2:03) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:56XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    6-26

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  2. 2F. Sanders · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Boller · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  6. 6Truman JonesTruman Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 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

T. Heap — BAL · Receiving

T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+3.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-6.07 EPA): D. Kanell — (9:53) 13-D.Kanell pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 43. 52-R.Lewis to DEN 20 for 37 yards (80-R.Smith).

Quarterback report card

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

  • D. Kanell (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.58 EPA/play · -19.86 total EPA
  • K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.317-0.052
Offensive success rate37.2%42.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.518-0.042
Rush EPA/play-0.190-0.003
Defensive EPA/play+0.052+0.317
Defensive success rate57.3%62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.32 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -4.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -24.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Truman JonesBaltimore Ravens — Truman Jones (K. Boller pass) (Q4 7:43)
  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q4 2:03)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q1 5:35)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 10:44)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 7:45)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:01)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 7:13)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 3:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 8-K.Boller pass to 82-T.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:35) — 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 11 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:56) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 13-D.Kanell pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 43. 52-R.Lewis to DEN 20 for 37 yards (80-R.Smith). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -6.07]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) 13-D.Kanell up the middle to DEN 48 for no gain (97-K.Gregg). Official measurement. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -2.70]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) 3-M.Stover 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.67]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 10:25) — (10:25) 13-D.Kanell sacked at DEN 16 for -11 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), recovered by DEN-65-C.Carlisle at DEN 15. 65-C.Carlisle to DEN 15 for no gain (47-W.Demps). PENALTY on DEN- [WPA -9.4% · EPA -2.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 8-K.Boller pass incomplete to 81-F.Sanders. PENALTY on BAL-8-K.Boller, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at DEN 24. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -2.81]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 13-D.Kanell pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis at BAL 43. 52-R.Lewis to DEN 20 for 37 yards (80-R.Smith). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -6.07]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 13-D.Kanell pass intended for 85-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Baxter at BAL 38. 28-G.Baxter to DEN 28 for 34 yards (38-M.Anderson). [WPA -1.4% · EPA -3.79]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.77]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) 13-D.Kanell sacked at DEN 14 for -12 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), recovered by DEN-89-D.Carswell at DEN 14. 89-D.Carswell to DEN 14 for no gain (55-T.Suggs). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:35 · BAL 9 · Score 3-0
    (5:35) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 10:44 · DEN 7 · Score 3-3
    (10:44) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 7:45 · DEN 21 · Score 3-6
    (7:45) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DEN 4 · Score 3-9
    (:01) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  5. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:13 · BAL 4 · Score 6-9
    (7:13) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · DEN 5 · Score 6-15
    (7:43) 8-K.Boller pass to 82-T.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 7:35 · DEN 2 · Score 6-16
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:04 · DEN 11 · Score 6-19
    (3:04) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:03 · DEN 28 · Score 6-25
    (2:03) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · DEN 2 · Score 6-26
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

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.
  • T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens on 2003-10-26?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 26-6 in Week 8, 2003.

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 9; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 17; Final: Denver Broncos 6, Baltimore Ravens 26.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Jones (K. Boller pass) (Q4 7:43) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q4 2:03) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 5:35, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 10:44, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 7:45, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 7:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 3:04, 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?

D. Kanell (Denver Broncos), 47.1% completion, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -19.86 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 48.4% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.28 total passing EPA.

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

T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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