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NFL · Week 14 · December 7, 2008 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2008 Week 14 Recap

Ravens defeat Commanders 24–10 in Week 14

A.Randle El led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 10–24 Week 14 finish.

Washington Commanders 10 7–6
Final 10–24
Baltimore Ravens 24 9–4 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
10–24
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Randle El
Game date
December 7, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • A.Randle El 5 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Moss 4 REC · 48 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 3 REC · 26 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 3 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 2 REC · 54 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 2 REC · 19 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 24–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Randle El
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play
(9:43) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 22 for 11 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), …
Game date
2008-12-07

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 24–10 on 2008-12-07. A.Randle El posted a game-high +5.81 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders00100010
Baltimore Ravens14370024

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 12:04TD
    LML. McClain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 8
    Score
    0-6

    (12:04) 33-L.McClain left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 11:59XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 9:43TD
    CPC. Portis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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, TOUCHDOWN. Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 09:30.)

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 9:30XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:15FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 13:45FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:32TD
    ARA. Randle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 5
    Score
    9-17

    (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:27XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    10-17

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:44TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 28
    Score
    10-23

    (3:44) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:35XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    10-24

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  6. 6Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  8. 8Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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

A.Randle El — WAS · Receiving

A.Randle El posted the highest total EPA (+5.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.

A.Randle El's top snap (+4.15 EPA): (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.45 EPA): C. Portis — (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

Quarterback report card

Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.15 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe 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.

StatWashington CommandersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.266-0.138
Offensive success rate32.9%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 rate65.8%67.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -10.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -22.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain (Q1 12:04)
  • Baltimore Ravens — C. Portis (Q1 9:43)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Randle (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q4 11:32)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 3:44)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 4:15)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q4 13:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) 33-L.McClain left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 11:59) — 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 9:43); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:30) — 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 4:15) — (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.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 14:14) — (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). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.91]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:43) — (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 [WPA -9.7% · EPA -6.45]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.15]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:05) — (14:05) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to WAS 29 for 26 yards (48-C.Horton). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.62]
  • 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) [WPA -6.1% · EPA -5.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:43) — (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 [WPA -9.7% · EPA -6.45]
  • 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) [WPA -6.1% · EPA -5.31]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.15]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +4.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 12:04 · WAS 8 · Score 0-6
    (12:04) 33-L.McClain left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 11:59 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 9:43 · 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, TOUCHDOWN. Washington challenged the runner was
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 9:30 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 4:15 · 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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.
  • A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens on 2008-12-07?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 24-10 in Week 14, 2008.

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 12:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 9:43) 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 4:15, 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?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 48.8% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.15 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.78 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?

A.Randle El (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.15 EPA): (11:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W