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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2008 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2008 Week 3 Recap

Ravens defeat Browns 28–10 in Week 3

Jonotthan Harrison led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 10–28 Week 3 finish.

Cleveland Browns 10 0–3
Final 10–28
Baltimore Ravens 28 2–0 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
10–28
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–7 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Darius Anderson
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonotthan Harrison
Game date
September 21, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Jonotthan Harrison
    Jonotthan Harrison 1 REC · 19 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cribbs 1 REC · 17 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 4 REC · 42 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • W.McGahee 15 CAR · 64 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 2 REC · 32 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 28–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–7 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonotthan Harrison
Top passer
Darius Anderson
Biggest EPA play
(10:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 2…
Game date
2008-09-21

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 28–10 on 2008-09-21, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 10–7 halftime lead. Jonotthan Harrison posted a game-high +3.72 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3T
Cleveland Browns10000010
Baltimore Ravens72100028

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 15:00TD
    Jonotthan Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 19
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 35-J.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 14:52XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:44TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    7-6

    (6:44) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:40XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 1:08FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 21
    Score
    10-7

    (1:08) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 11:20TD
    LML. McClain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    10-13

    (11:20) 33-L.McClain left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 11:13XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-14

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:31TD
    ERE. Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 78
    Score
    10-20

    (10:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CLE 32. 20-E.Reed for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed's 4th career INT for TD. Reed's 35th career INT.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:23XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-21

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

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:41TD
    LML. McClain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    10-27

    (5:41) 33-L.McClain up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:49XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-28

    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. 1Jonotthan HarrisonJonotthan Harrison · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.72 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  3. 3W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.10 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
  5. 5Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Vickers · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jonotthan Harrison

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonotthan Harrison — CLE · Receiving

Jonotthan Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+3.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.72 EPA per play.

Jonotthan Harrison's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 35-J.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.23 EPA): Darius Anderson — (10:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CLE 32. 20-E.Reed for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed's 4th career INT for TD. Reed's 35th career INT

Quarterback report card

Darius Anderson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Darius AndersonDarius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 32.6% completion · -25.5% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -22.15 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +6.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -5.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.350-0.104
Offensive success rate29.5%49.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.515-0.250
Rush EPA/play-0.032+0.125
Defensive EPA/play+0.104+0.350
Defensive success rate50.6%70.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.35), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.35 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -8.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -27.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jonotthan HarrisonCleveland Browns — Jonotthan Harrison (Darius Anderson pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q2 6:44)
  • Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain (Q3 11:20)
  • Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed (Q3 10:31)
  • Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain (Q3 5:41)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 1:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 19 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 35-J.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 14:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 6:40) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 33-L.McClain left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 11:13) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 78 (Q3 10:31); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 10:23) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 33-L.McClain up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 4:49) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CLE 32. 20-E.Reed for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed's 4th career INT for TD. Reed's 35th career INT [WPA -16.0% · EPA -6.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister (52-R.Lewis) at CLE 24. 21-C.McAlister to CLE 12 for 12 yards (77-K.Shaffer). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at CLE 32. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 48 for 16 yards (83-D.Wilcox). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.03]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason to BAL 33 for 19 yards (24-E.Wright). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +1.42]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 35-J.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CLE 32. 20-E.Reed for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed's 4th career INT for TD. Reed's 35th career INT [WPA -16.0% · EPA -6.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CLE 7. 22-S.Rolle to CLE 5 for 2 yards (17-B.Edwards). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.15]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at CLE 32. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 48 for 16 yards (83-D.Wilcox). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.03]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister (52-R.Lewis) at CLE 24. 21-C.McAlister to CLE 12 for 12 yards (77-K.Shaffer). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BAL 19 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 35-J.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · CLE 5 · Score 7-6
    (6:44) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 6:40 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 1:08 · BAL 21 · Score 10-7
    (1:08) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 11:20 · CLE 1 · Score 10-13
    (11:20) 33-L.McClain left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 11:13 · CLE 2 · Score 10-14
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 10:31 · BAL 78 · Score 10-20
    (10:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CLE 32. 20-E.Reed for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed's 4th career INT for TD. Reed's 35th career INT
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 10:23 · CLE 2 · Score 10-21
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 5:41 · CLE 1 · Score 10-27
    (5:41) 33-L.McClain up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 4:49 · CLE 2 · Score 10-28
    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.
  • Jonotthan Harrison (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2008-09-21?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 28-10 in Week 3, 2008.

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

Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 21; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 28.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 6:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. McClain (Q3 11:20) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q3 10:31) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. McClain (Q3 5:41) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 1:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 32.6% completion, -25.5% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -22.15 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 59.1% completion, +6.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -5.50 total passing EPA.

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

Jonotthan Harrison (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 35-J.Harrison for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W