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NFL · Week 1 · September 12, 2004 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns: 2004 Week 1 Recap

Browns defeat Ravens 20–3 in Week 1

Q.Morgan led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 3–20 Week 1 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 3 0–1
Final 3–20
Cleveland Browns 20 1–0 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
3–20
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 0–3 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
K. Boller
FantasyHQ MVP
Q.Morgan
Game date
September 12, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 9 REC · 86 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Hymes 5 REC · 39 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 5 REC · 43 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Q.Morgan 1 REC · 46 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Davis
    Ashtyn Davis 1 REC · 51 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Winslow 4 REC · 39 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 20–3 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 0–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Q. Morgan
Top passer
K. Boller
Biggest EPA play
(:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2004-09-12

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens 20–3 on 2004-09-12. Q. Morgan posted a game-high +4.54 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens030003
Cleveland Browns37100020

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:45FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 20
    Score
    0-3

    (7:45) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 6:02FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 24
    Score
    3-3

    (6:02) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 0:33TD
    QMQ. Morgan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 46
    Score
    3-9

    (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 0:24XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    3-10

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 7:21FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 8
    Score
    3-13

    (7:21) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:26TD
    JGJ. Garcia

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    3-19

    (4:26) 5-J.Garcia right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:20XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    3-20

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.54 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Hymes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  4. 4Ashtyn DavisAshtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.11 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Garcia · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  7. 7W. Green · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  8. 8Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 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

Q. Morgan — CLE · Receiving

Q. Morgan posted the highest total EPA (+4.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +4.54 EPA per play.

Q. Morgan's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

K. Boller led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.77 total EPA
  • J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.166+0.032
Offensive success rate42.0%40.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.174+0.094
Rush EPA/play-0.235-0.324
Defensive EPA/play-0.032+0.166
Defensive success rate59.2%58.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -14.61 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 0:33)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Garcia (Q4 4:26)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 7:45)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 6:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 7:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 46 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 0:24) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 5-J.Garcia right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:33) — (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +4.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 80-R.Hymes to BAL 36 for 17 yards (20-E.Little, 59-K.Bentley). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.18]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) 5-J.Garcia pass to 80-K.Winslow to BAL 47 for 21 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.36]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) 7-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap to CLE 28 for 24 yards (24-R.Griffith). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.07]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-A.Davis to BAL 42 for 51 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:33) — (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.3% · EPA +4.54]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-A.Davis to BAL 42 for 51 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.11]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) 7-K.Boller sacked at BAL 6 for -8 yards (96-K.Lang). FUMBLES (96-K.Lang), RECOVERED by CLE-93-M.Myers at BAL 6. 93-M.Myers to BAL 6 for no gain (77-E.Brooks). Play Challenged by BAL and Upheld. [WPA -2.4% · EPA -4.02]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 5-J.Garcia right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +2.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 7:45 · BAL 20 · Score 0-3
    (7:45) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 6:02 · CLE 24 · Score 3-3
    (6:02) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · BAL 46 · Score 3-9
    (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:24 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 7:21 · BAL 8 · Score 3-13
    (7:21) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:26 · BAL 3 · Score 3-19
    (4:26) 5-J.Garcia right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:20 · BAL 2 · Score 3-20
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Q. Morgan (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns on 2004-09-12?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-3 in Week 1, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cleveland Browns 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 0:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Garcia (Q4 4:26) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 7:45, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 6:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 7:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 51.2% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.77 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns), 57.7% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.67 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?

Q. Morgan (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.54 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (:33) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Now 0-1 L

Cleveland Browns

Now 1-0 W