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NFL · Week 3 · September 26, 2010 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2010 Week 3 Recap

Ravens defeat Browns 24–17 in Week 3

A.Boldin led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 17–24 Week 3 finish.

Cleveland Browns 17 0–3
Final 17–24
Baltimore Ravens 24 2–1 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
17–24
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–14 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Boldin
Game date
September 26, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • S.Wallace 18/27 · 131 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Watson
    Blake Watson 5 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Hillis 23 CAR · 144 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • A.Boldin 8 REC · 142 YDS · 3 TD +15.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 22/31 · 262 YDS · 3 TD +15.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 4 REC · 46 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 24–17 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–14 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Boldin
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(1:38) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to BAL 38 for 48 yards (28-T.Zbikowski). PENALTY on BAL-28-…
Game date
2010-09-26

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 24–17 on 2010-09-26. A. Boldin posted a game-high +15.71 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cleveland Browns3770017
Baltimore Ravens77100024

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 6:19FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 21
    Score
    3-0

    (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. Ravens still have not allowed a TD this season. They have given up 9 field goals.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:35TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    3-6

    (1:35) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Anquan Boldin's 600th career reception - fastest to 600 catches in NFL history.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:29XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-7

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:05TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    3-13

    (6:05) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 5:59XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-14

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:16TD
    PHP. Hillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    9-14

    (:16) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Peyton Hillis scores first TD allowed by Ravens in 2010 season.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:13XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    10-14

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 15:00TD
    Blake Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    16-14

    (15:00) 6-S.Wallace pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 14:54XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    17-14

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 9:20TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 27
    Score
    17-20

    (9:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Aquan Boldin ties Ravens 2nd high single game record with 3 TD catches in game. Qadry Ismail set record at Pittsburgh on 12/12/1999.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 9:13XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    17-21

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:34FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 31
    Score
    17-24

    (5:34) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +15.71 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +15.37 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Wallace · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +4.19 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4Blake WatsonBlake Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Hillis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.97 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 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. Boldin — BAL · Receiving

A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+15.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.43 EPA per play.

A. Boldin's top snap (+3.81 EPA): (9:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Aquan Boldin ties Ravens 2nd high single game record with 3 TD catches in game. Qadry Ismail set record at Pittsburgh on 12/12/1999.

Biggest single play (+4.93 EPA): P. Hillis — (1:38) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to BAL 38 for 48 yards (28-T.Zbikowski). PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 38.

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 FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +12.1% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +15.37 total EPA
  • S. Wallace (Cleveland Browns) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.091+0.166
Offensive success rate42.7%40.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.155+0.448
Rush EPA/play+0.066+0.048
Defensive EPA/play-0.166-0.091
Defensive success rate59.5%57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +13.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +6.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass) (Q1 1:35)
  • Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 6:05)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q2 0:16)
  • Blake WatsonCleveland Browns — Blake Watson (S. Wallace pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 9:20)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 6:19)
  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q4 5:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q1 6:19); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q1 1:35); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 1:29) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 5:59) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Peyton Hillis scores first TD allowed by Ravens in 2010 season.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:13) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 6-S.Wallace pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:54) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 27 (Q4 9:20); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:13) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to BAL 38 for 48 yards (28-T.Zbikowski). PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 38. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +4.93]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Aquan Boldin ties Ravens 2nd high single game record with 3 TD catches in game. Qadry Ismail set record at Pittsbur [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.81]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-T.Heap to CLE 32 for 14 yards (20-M.Adams). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.55]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) PENALTY on BAL-86-T.Heap, False Start, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 36 - No Play. Penalty on BAL-74-M.Oher, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -1.56]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) 6-S.Wallace FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 20, and recovers at CLE 3. 6-S.Wallace to CLE 3 for no gain (55-T.Suggs). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to BAL 38 for 48 yards (28-T.Zbikowski). PENALTY on BAL-28-T.Zbikowski, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 38. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +4.93]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Aquan Boldin ties Ravens 2nd high single game record with 3 TD catches in game. Qadry Ismail set record at Pittsbur [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.81]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to CLE 16 for 27 yards (50-E.Barton, 23-J.Haden). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.88]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-T.Heap to CLE 32 for 14 yards (20-M.Adams). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 6:19 · BAL 21 · Score 3-0
    (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. Ravens still have not allowed a TD this season. They have given up 9 field goals.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:35 · CLE 8 · Score 3-6
    (1:35) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Anquan Boldin's 600th career reception - fastest to 600 catches in NFL history.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:29 · CLE 2 · Score 3-7
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 6:05 · CLE 12 · Score 3-13
    (6:05) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 5:59 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · BAL 1 · Score 9-14
    (:16) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Peyton Hillis scores first TD allowed by Ravens in 2010 season.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · BAL 2 · Score 10-14
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 1 · Score 16-14
    (15:00) 6-S.Wallace pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · BAL 2 · Score 17-14
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 9:20 · CLE 27 · Score 17-20
    (9:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Aquan Boldin ties Ravens 2nd high single game record with 3 TD catches in game. Qadry Ismail set record at Pittsbur
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 9:13 · CLE 2 · Score 17-21
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 5:34 · CLE 31 · Score 17-24
    (5:34) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2010-09-26?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 24-17 in Week 3, 2010.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 17, Baltimore Ravens 24.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 1:35) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 6:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q2 0:16) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Watson (S. Wallace pass) (Q4 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 9:20) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 6:19, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 5:34, 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), 71.0% completion, +12.1% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +15.37 total passing EPA. S. Wallace (Cleveland Browns), 66.7% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.19 total passing EPA.

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

A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (9:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Aquan Boldin ties Ravens 2nd high single game record with 3 TD catches in game. Qadry Ismail se.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W