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NFL · Week 17 · December 31, 2006 · 12 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2006 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Bills 19–7 in Week 17

L.Evans led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 7–19 Week 17 finish.

Buffalo Bills 7 7–9
Final 7–19
Baltimore Ravens 19 13–3 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
7–19
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 0–6 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
J. Losman
FantasyHQ MVP
L.Evans
Game date
December 31, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • L.Evans 7 REC · 145 YDS · 1 TD +15.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Parrish 6 REC · 50 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Reed
    Joe Reed 1 CAR · 3 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 5 REC · 60 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McNair 23/37 · 229 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 2 REC · 26 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 19–7 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 0–6 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
L. Evans
Top passer
J. Losman
Biggest EPA play
(3:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-C.M…
Game date
2006-12-31

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 19–7 on 2006-12-31. L. Evans posted a game-high +15.06 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Buffalo Bills007007
Baltimore Ravens33103019

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:13FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 8
    Score
    0-3

    (7:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:36FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 19
    Score
    0-6

    (1:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Penalty on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Offside, declined.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 12:32FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 21
    Score
    0-9

    (12:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 8:17TD
    LEL. Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 44
    Score
    6-9

    (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-22-S.Rolle, Illegal Contact, declined.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 8:08XP
    RLR. Lindell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-9

    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:57TD
    CMC. McAlister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 75
    Score
    7-15

    (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BUF 31. 21-C.McAlister for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:46XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    7-16

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 4:52FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 11
    Score
    7-19

    (4:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +15.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  4. 4S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.12 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  6. 6O. Mughelli · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Anderson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  8. 8Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 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

L. Evans — BUF · Receiving

L. Evans posted the highest total EPA (+15.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.15 EPA per play.

L. Evans's top snap (-7.22 EPA): (2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at BAL 0. 22-S.Rolle to BAL 44 for 44 yards (7-J.Losman).

Biggest single play (-7.29 EPA): J. Losman — (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BUF 31. 21-C.McAlister for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -10.94 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBuffalo BillsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.227-0.042
Offensive success rate48.5%43.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.274+0.069
Rush EPA/play-0.574-0.145
Defensive EPA/play+0.042+0.227
Defensive success rate56.5%51.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Buffalo Bills: -0.23 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -3.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -15.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (J. Losman pass) (Q3 8:17)
  • Baltimore Ravens — C. McAlister (Q3 3:57)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q1 7:13)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 1:36)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 12:32)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 4:52)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q2 1:36).

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BAL 44 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-22-S.Rolle, Illegal Contact, declined.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 8:08) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 75 (Q3 3:57); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 3:46) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 11 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BUF 31. 21-C.McAlister for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.2% · EPA -7.29]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-22-S.Rolle, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.67]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher-Baker at BAL 39. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker to BAL 39 for no gain (89-M.Clayton). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.99]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 14:29) — (14:29) 21-W.McGahee left end to BUF 25 for 3 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-97-K.Gregg at BUF 25. 97-K.Gregg to BUF 25 for no gain (21-W.McGahee). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.11]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle to BUF 29 for 13 yards (24-T.McGee). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +1.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BUF 31. 21-C.McAlister for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.2% · EPA -7.29]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at BAL 0. 22-S.Rolle to BAL 44 for 44 yards (7-J.Losman). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -7.22]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans to BAL 4 for 52 yards (26-D.Landry). [WPA +3.6% · EPA +5.93]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-22-S.Rolle, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.67]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 7:13 · BUF 8 · Score 0-3
    (7:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:36 · BUF 19 · Score 0-6
    (1:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Penalty on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Offside, declined.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 12:32 · BUF 21 · Score 0-9
    (12:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:17 · BAL 44 · Score 6-9
    (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-22-S.Rolle, Illegal Contact, declined.
  5. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 8:08 · BAL 2 · Score 7-9
    9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:57 · BAL 75 · Score 7-15
    (3:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BUF 31. 21-C.McAlister for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:46 · BUF 2 · Score 7-16
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 4:52 · BUF 11 · Score 7-19
    (4:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

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.
  • L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens on 2006-12-31?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 19-7 in Week 17, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 7, Baltimore Ravens 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (J. Losman pass) (Q3 8:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. McAlister (Q3 3:57) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 7:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 1:36, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 12:32, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 4:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -10.94 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 62.2% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?

L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-7.22 EPA): (2:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at BAL 0. 22-S.Rolle to BAL 44 for 44 yards (7-J.Losman)..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W