Browns 3–34 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2009

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

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 67.6% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +17.94 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 52.4% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -5.13 total passing EPA.

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

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+5.92 EPA): (8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Baltimore Ravens
Final score: Baltimore Ravens 34–3 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 0–20 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joe Flacco
Top passer: Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play: (8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-…
Game date: 2009-09-27

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 34–3 on 2009-09-27. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +17.94 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	0	0	0	3	0	3
Baltimore Ravens	10	10	7	7	0	34

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CLE 9

+3BAL 12

CLE 72

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 10:19TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 7
Score
0-6
(10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 10:15XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-7
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:21FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 18
Score
0-10
(1:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 5:42FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-13
(5:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:01TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-19
(1:01) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McGahee's 6th TD in last 8 quarters.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:55XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-20
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 7:38TD
Rashee Rice
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
0-26
(7:38) 27-R.Rice right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #29 Ray Rice's First career rushing TD
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 7:32XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-27
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 15:00FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 12
Score
3-27
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. Penalty on BAL-21-L.Webb, Defensive Offside, declined. Cundiff's first points scored since 2005.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 8:18TD
DMD. Mason
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 72
Score
3-33
(8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 8:05XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
3-34
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +17.94 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
3D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
6Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
7M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
8Lecitus Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 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

Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing

Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+17.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+5.92 EPA): (8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

Quarterback report card

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

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +17.94 total EPA
Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -5.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	-0.217	+0.198
Offensive success rate	42.9%	52.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.424	+0.424
Rush EPA/play	-0.199	+0.018
Defensive EPA/play	-0.198	+0.217
Defensive success rate	47.6%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: +0.20 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +16.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -15.16 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q1 10:19)
Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q2 1:01)
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q3 7:38)
Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 8:18)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka (Q1 1:21)
Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka (Q2 5:42)
Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 10:15) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McGahee's 6th TD in last 8 quarters.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:55) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 27-R.Rice right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #29 Ray Rice's First career rushing TD; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:32) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q4 15:00); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 72 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:05) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 10-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Foxworth at BAL 47. 24-D.Foxworth to CLE 40 for 13 yards. Lateral to 52-R.Lewis to CLE 31 for 9 yards (10-B.Quinn). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.08]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-K.Washington to CLE 41 for 17 yards (23-H.Poteat). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.37]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco up the middle to CLE 7 for 2 yards (52-D.Jackson). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +1.71]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CLE 18 for -9 yards (95-K.Wimbley). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -1.59]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 35-J.Harrison right guard to BAL 48 for 17 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +3.3% · EPA +1.83]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.92]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 10-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Foxworth at BAL 47. 24-D.Foxworth to CLE 40 for 13 yards. Lateral to 52-R.Lewis to CLE 31 for 9 yards (10-B.Quinn). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.08]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left guard to CLE 10 for 3 yards (71-A.Rubin). FUMBLES (71-A.Rubin), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CLE 10. 20-M.Adams to CLE 11 for 1 yard (71-J.Gaither). [WPA -0.2% · EPA -4.64]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Ayanbadejo at BAL 47. 51-B.Ayanbadejo to BAL 47 for no gain (87-M.Furrey). Penalty on CLE-73-J.Thomas, Ineli [WPA -2.2% · EPA -3.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 10:19 · CLE 7 · Score 0-6
(10:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 10:15 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 1:21 · CLE 18 · Score 0-10
(1:21) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 5:42 · CLE 15 · Score 0-13
(5:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · CLE 15 · Score 0-19
(1:01) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McGahee's 6th TD in last 8 quarters.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · CLE 2 · Score 0-20
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · CLE 9 · Score 0-26
(7:38) 27-R.Rice right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #29 Ray Rice's First career rushing TD
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 7:32 · CLE 2 · Score 0-27
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 12 · Score 3-27
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. Penalty on BAL-21-L.Webb, Defensive Offside, declined. Cundiff's first points score
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · CLE 72 · Score 3-33
(8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · CLE 2 · Score 3-34
6-S.Hauschka 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.
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2009-09-27?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 34-3 in Week 3, 2009.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 34.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 10:19) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 1:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q3 7:38) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 8:18) Baltimore Ravens field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 1:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 5:42, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 15:00, 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?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 67.6% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +17.94 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 52.4% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -5.13 total passing EPA.

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

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+5.92 EPA): (8:18) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-98-R.Smith, Illegal Use of Hands, declined..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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