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NFL · Week 14 · December 13, 2009 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2009 Week 14 Recap

Ravens defeat Lions 48–3 in Week 14

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 3–48 Week 14 finish.

Detroit Lions 3 2–11
Final 3–48
Baltimore Ravens 48 7–6 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
3–48
Halftime
Detroit Lions 3–20 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
D. Culpepper
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
December 13, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • D.Northcutt 3 REC · 39 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 1 CAR · 12 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Kobe Smith
    Kobe Smith 2 REC · 19 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 13/20 · 230 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 5 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashee Rice
    Rashee Rice 14 CAR · 166 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
View Lions vs Ravens box score View all 2009 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 48–3 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 3–20 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Top passer
D. Culpepper
Biggest EPA play
(12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason …
Game date
2009-12-13

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Detroit Lions 48–3 on 2009-12-13. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +7.53 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions030003
Baltimore Ravens317217048

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 0:45FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 20
    Score
    0-3

    (:45) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 12:08TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 62
    Score
    0-9

    (12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason catches pass at midfield and breaks 2 tackles and sprints to end zone.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:56XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    0-10

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:36FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    3-10

    (4:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 3:43TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 59
    Score
    3-16

    (3:43) 27-R.Rice left tackle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice has career high 133 yards on just 6 carries.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 3:32XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-17

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:12FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    3-20

    (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:52TD
    LML. McClain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 3
    Score
    3-26

    (8:52) (No Huddle) 33-L.McClain right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:50XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-27

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:21TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    3-33

    (4:21) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:16XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-34

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 0:57TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 19
    Score
    3-40

    (:57) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 0:51XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    3-41

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  14. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:10TD
    Tyron Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    3-47

    (5:10) 10-T.Smith right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:02XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-48

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Ravens tie record for points in a game (48 vs. GB on 12/19/2005)

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.53 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +7.13 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  4. 4W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +6.25 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Northcutt · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  7. 7L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Joe Flacco

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing

Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+7.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+5.67 EPA): (12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason catches pass at midfield and breaks 2 tackles and sprints to end zone.

Quarterback report card

D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -13.9% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.74 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 20 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +7.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.240+0.327
Offensive success rate43.0%55.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.275+0.303
Rush EPA/play-0.224+0.469
Defensive EPA/play-0.327+0.240
Defensive success rate44.3%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +25.80 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -20.65 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 12:08)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q2 3:43)
  • Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain (Q3 8:52)
  • Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q3 4:21)
  • Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q3 0:57)
  • Tyron SmithBaltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Q4 5:10)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q1 0:45)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 4:36)
  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:12)
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 DET 20 (Q1 0:45) — (:45) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 62 (Q2 12:08); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:56) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 59 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 27-R.Rice left tackle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice has career high 133 yards on just 6 carries.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:32) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 8:52) — (8:52) (No Huddle) 33-L.McClain right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 8:50) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 4:16) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 7 (Q3 0:51) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) 10-T.Smith right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:02) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Ravens tie record for points in a game (48 vs. GB on 12/19/2005).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -3.83]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice to DET 6 for 6 yards (55-L.Foote). FUMBLES (55-L.Foote), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.99]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason catches pass at midfield and breaks 2 tackles and sprints to end zone. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +5.67]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 50, and recovers at DET 50. 11-D.Culpepper to DET 50 for no gain (26-D.Landry). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -2.30]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) 27-R.Rice left tackle to DET 14 for 52 yards (41-W.James). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason catches pass at midfield and breaks 2 tackles and sprints to end zone. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +5.67]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 27-R.Rice left tackle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice has career high 133 yards on just 6 carries. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +5.54]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice to DET 6 for 6 yards (55-L.Foote). FUMBLES (55-L.Foote), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.99]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. [WPA -12.7% · EPA -3.83]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 0:45 · DET 20 · Score 0-3
    (:45) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · DET 62 · Score 0-9
    (12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason catches pass at midfield and breaks 2 tackles and sprints to end zone.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 11:56 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:36 · BAL 3 · Score 3-10
    (4:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 3:43 · DET 59 · Score 3-16
    (3:43) 27-R.Rice left tackle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice has career high 133 yards on just 6 carries.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 3:32 · DET 2 · Score 3-17
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · DET 7 · Score 3-20
    (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 8:52 · DET 3 · Score 3-26
    (8:52) (No Huddle) 33-L.McClain right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:50 · DET 2 · Score 3-27
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 4:21 · DET 8 · Score 3-33
    (4:21) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 4:16 · DET 2 · Score 3-34
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 0:57 · DET 19 · Score 3-40
    (:57) 23-W.McGahee left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 0:51 · DET 7 · Score 3-41
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  14. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:10 · DET 15 · Score 3-47
    (5:10) 10-T.Smith right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 5:02 · DET 2 · Score 3-48
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. Ravens tie record for points in a game (48 vs. GB on 12/19/2005)

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.
  • Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Culpepper (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens on 2009-12-13?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Detroit Lions 48-3 in Week 14, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Baltimore Ravens 21; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Detroit Lions 3, Baltimore Ravens 48.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 12:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q2 3:43) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. McClain (Q3 8:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q3 4:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q3 0:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (Q4 5:10) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 0:45, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 4:36, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions), 41.0% completion, -13.9% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.74 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 65.0% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +7.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+5.67 EPA): (12:08) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 85-D.Mason for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Derrick Mason catches pass at midfield and breaks 2 tackles and sprints to end zone..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

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