Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 31–28 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 21–14 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Boldin
- Top passer
- R.Griffin III
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:39) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end to WAS 26 for 2 yards (96-M.Kemoeatu). FUMBLES (96-M…
- Game date
- 2012-12-09
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Baltimore Ravens 31–28 on 2012-12-09, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 21–14 halftime lead. A. Boldin posted a game-high +9.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.19 EPA/play - 2
R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.12 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 3
P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 4

Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play - 5
L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 6
S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 7

Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 8

Jordan Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 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 (+9.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.19 EPA per play.
A. Boldin's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (10:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.30 EPA): A. Morris — (9:39) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end to WAS 26 for 2 yards (96-M.Kemoeatu). FUMBLES (96-M.Kemoeatu), touched at WAS 27, RECOVERED by BAL-99-P.Kruger at WAS 23. 99-P.Kruger to WAS 14 for 9 yards (66-C
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.12 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +16.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +1.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.321 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.146 | -0.231 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens +0.09, Washington Commanders +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +7.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +7.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Jordan Morgan (R. Griffin pass)
Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris
Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass)
Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 15-J.Morgan for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 9:38) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 7:05) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) 46-A.Morris right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 2:55) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 31 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 10:16) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:39) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 30 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) 2-K.Forbath 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 31 (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) 2-K.Forbath 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 27-R.Rice left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:47) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:29) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-K.Cousins rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (OT 11:47) — (11:47) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 13:42) — (13:42) 4-S.Koch punts 56 yards to WAS 12, Center-46-M.Cox. 39-R.Crawford to BAL 24 for 64 yards (4-S.Koch; 91-C.Upshaw).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:29) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-K.Cousins rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end to WAS 26 for 2 yards (96-M.Kemoeatu). FUMBLES (96-M.Kemoeatu), touched at WAS 27, RECOVERED by BAL-99-P.Kruger at WAS 23. 99-P.Kruger to WAS 14 for 9 yards (66-C
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 27-R.Rice INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher (96-B.Cofield) [91-R.Kerrigan] at WAS 13. 59-L.Fletcher to WAS 15 for 2 yards (76-J.Reid).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end to WAS 26 for 2 yards (96-M.Kemoeatu). FUMBLES (96-M.Kemoeatu), touched at WAS 27, RECOVERED by BAL-99-P.Kruger at WAS 23. 99-P.Kruger to WAS 14 for 9 yards (66-C
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 12:59) — (12:59) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 38 for -8 yards (50-R.Jackson). FUMBLES (50-R.Jackson), RECOVERED by WAS-50-R.Jackson at BAL 46. 50-R.Jackson to BAL 46 for no gain (72-K.Osemele).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 27-R.Rice INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher (96-B.Cofield) [91-R.Kerrigan] at WAS 13. 59-L.Fletcher to WAS 15 for 2 yards (76-J.Reid).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 27-R.Rice left end to WAS 30 for 46 yards (41-Mad.Williams; 23-D.Hall).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 9:45 · BAL 4 · Score 0-6
(9:45) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 15-J.Morgan for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:38 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · WAS 19 · Score 6-7
(7:12) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 7:05 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:59 · BAL 1 · Score 7-13
(2:59) 46-A.Morris right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:55 · BAL 2 · Score 7-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · WAS 31 · Score 13-14
(10:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · WAS 2 · Score 14-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · WAS 14 · Score 20-14
(8:46) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 8:39 · WAS 2 · Score 21-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 10:31 · BAL 30 · Score 21-17
(10:31) 2-K.Forbath 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 1:28 · BAL 31 · Score 21-20
(1:28) 2-K.Forbath 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · WAS 7 · Score 27-20
(4:52) 27-R.Rice left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:47 · WAS 2 · Score 28-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · BAL 11 · Score 28-26
(:36) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 0:29 · BAL 2 · Score 28-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-K.Cousins rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — OT 11:47 · BAL 16 · Score 28-31
(11:47) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders on 2012-12-09?
The Washington Commanders beat the Baltimore Ravens 31-28 in Week 14, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Washington Commanders 8; Q5: Baltimore Ravens 0, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 28, Washington Commanders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Morgan (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 9:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 7:12) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q1 2:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 10:23) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 8:46) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 4:52) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:36) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 10:31, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 1:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (OT 11:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 41.7% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.12 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 64.0% completion, +16.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +1.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
A. Boldin (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (10:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W