Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–20 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 10–13 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Flacco
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes a…
- Game date
- 2012-01-22
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–20 on 2012-01-22. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +7.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens(5:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(14:23) 7-B.Cundiff 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(10:40) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:11) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-T.Smith for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:55) 7-B.Cundiff 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(11:33) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:52FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 11
- Score
- 0-3
(5:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 14:23FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 3-3
(14:23) 7-B.Cundiff 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:40TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 7
- Score
- 3-9
(10:40) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:35XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 3-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 6:11TD DPD. PittaPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 9-10
(6:11) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 6:03XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-10
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:04FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 17
- Score
- 10-13
(3:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:09FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 6
- Score
- 10-16
(9:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:48TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 29
- Score
- 16-16
(3:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-T.Smith for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:38XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-16
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 0:55FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 20-16
(:55) 7-B.Cundiff 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:33TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 1
- Score
- 20-22
(11:33) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 20-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.71 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 2Tyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5L. Evans · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.16 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.06 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 (+7.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
Joe Flacco's top snap (-5.22 EPA): (7:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes at NE 31. 55-B.Spikes to 50 for 19 yards (44-V.Leach).
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) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.71 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.055 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.081 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens +0.01, New England Patriots +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +1.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +2.01 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Joe Flacco pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 7-B.Cundiff 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 10:35) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 6:03) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NE 29 (Q3 3:48); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 3:38) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 7-B.Cundiff 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 11:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 7-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes at NE 31. 55-B.Spikes to 50 for 19 yards (44-V.Leach).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 81-A.Boldin pushed ob at NE 23 for 29 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:38) — 7-B.Cundiff kicks 69 yards from BAL 35 to NE -4. 39-D.Woodhead to NE 31 for 35 yards (15-L.Williams). FUMBLES (15-L.Williams), RECOVERED by BAL-37-E.Cook at NE 28.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 18-M.Slater INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith (31-B.Pollard) at BAL -1. 22-J.Smith ran ob at BAL 38 for 39 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes at NE 31. 55-B.Spikes to 50 for 19 yards (44-V.Leach).
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:38) — 7-B.Cundiff kicks 69 yards from BAL 35 to NE -4. 39-D.Woodhead to NE 31 for 35 yards (15-L.Williams). FUMBLES (15-L.Williams), RECOVERED by BAL-37-E.Cook at NE 28.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 18-M.Slater INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith (31-B.Pollard) at BAL -1. 22-J.Smith ran ob at BAL 38 for 39 yards.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-T.Smith for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 5:52 · BAL 11 · Score 0-3
(5:52) 3-S.Gostkowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 14:23 · NE 3 · Score 3-3
(14:23) 7-B.Cundiff 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:40 · BAL 7 · Score 3-9
(10:40) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 10:35 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 6:11 · NE 6 · Score 9-10
(6:11) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 6:03 · NE 2 · Score 10-10
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on NE, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:04 · BAL 17 · Score 10-13
(3:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:09 · BAL 6 · Score 10-16
(9:09) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:48 · NE 29 · Score 16-16
(3:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-T.Smith for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:38 · NE 2 · Score 17-16
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 0:55 · NE 21 · Score 20-16
(:55) 7-B.Cundiff 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:33 · BAL 1 · Score 20-22
(11:33) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 11:29 · BAL 2 · Score 20-23
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs New England Patriots on 2012-01-22?
The New England Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in Divisional, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, New England Patriots 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 10:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 6:11) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 3:48) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q4 11:33) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 5:52, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 14:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 3:04, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 9:09, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 0:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs New England Patriots?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.2% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.71 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 56.4% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs New England Patriots?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-5.22 EPA): (7:32) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes at NE 31. 55-B.Spikes to 50 for 19 yards (44-V.Leach)..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 13-4 Now 13-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 14-3 Now 15-3 W
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