Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 23–16 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 7–9 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyron Smith
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (:27) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 80-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Williams a…
- Game date
- 2012-09-27
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 23–16 on 2012-09-27. Tyron Smith posted a game-high +6.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Tyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 2

Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.53 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 3

Blake Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 4
T. Richardson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 5
Tykeem Doss · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 6
A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 7
V. Leach · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 8
G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 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
Tyron Smith — BAL · Receiving
Tyron Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
Tyron Smith's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (13:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.51 EPA): B. Weeden — (:27) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 80-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Williams at BAL 37. 29-C.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cary Williams' first interception of career is returned for t
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) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.53 total EPA
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -9.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.127 | +0.104 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.260 | -0.167 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.071 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -1.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -6.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Joe Flacco pass)
Cleveland Browns — T. Richardson 
Baltimore Ravens — Joe Flacco 
Baltimore Ravens — Connor Williams
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) 33-T.Richardson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 2:32) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 9:53) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 33 (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 43 (Q3 0:27); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 0:15) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 32 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 34 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 80-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Williams at BAL 37. 29-C.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cary Williams' first interception of career is returned for t
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete deep left to 15-G.Little [90-P.McPhee].
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at CLE 0. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 54 yards to CLE 26, Center-46-M.Cox. 16-J.Cribbs to CLE 40 for 14 yards (59-D.Ellerbe). FUMBLES (59-D.Ellerbe), RECOVERED by BAL-53-J.McClain at CLE 40. 53-J.McC
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete deep left to 84-J.Cameron (20-E.Reed). PENALTY on BAL-99-P.Kruger, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 33.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 80-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Williams at BAL 37. 29-C.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cary Williams' first interception of career is returned for t
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 54 yards to CLE 26, Center-46-M.Cox. 16-J.Cribbs to CLE 40 for 14 yards (59-D.Ellerbe). FUMBLES (59-D.Ellerbe), RECOVERED by BAL-53-J.McClain at CLE 40. 53-J.McC
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at CLE 0. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 17-T.Doss to CLE 43 for 39 yards (24-S.Brown).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 13:03 · CLE 18 · Score 0-6
(13:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 10:08 · CLE 27 · Score 0-9
(10:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:37 · BAL 1 · Score 6-9
(2:37) 33-T.Richardson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · BAL 2 · Score 7-9
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 10:00 · CLE 1 · Score 7-15
(10:00) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 9:53 · CLE 2 · Score 7-16
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 7:02 · BAL 33 · Score 10-16
(7:02) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 0:27 · BAL 43 · Score 10-22
(:27) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 80-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Williams at BAL 37. 29-C.Williams for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cary Williams' first interception of career is returned for t
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 0:15 · CLE 2 · Score 10-23
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 12:16 · BAL 32 · Score 13-23
(12:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:38 · BAL 34 · Score 16-23
(4:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
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.
- Tyron Smith (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 2012-09-27?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 23-16 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 9; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 16, Baltimore Ravens 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 13:03) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Richardson (Q2 2:37) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Flacco (Q3 10:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Williams (Q3 0:27) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 10:08, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 7:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 12:16, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 4:38, 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), 52.8% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.53 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 48.1% completion, -9.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Tyron Smith (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (13:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W