Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 20–10 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Flacco
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.…
- Game date
- 2014-12-28
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 20–10 on 2014-12-28. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +8.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +8.74 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 2
T. Gabriel · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 3

Tyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 4
K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 5
Shi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 6
C. Shaw · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.41 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7

Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 8
I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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 (+8.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Joe Flacco's top snap (-3.51 EPA): (:29) 5-J.Flacco kneels to CLE 19 for -1 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.28 EPA): C. Shaw — (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.74 total EPA
C. Shaw (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -13.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.9% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.219 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.346 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 69.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +1.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -8.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — Tyre West 
Baltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Joe Flacco pass)
Baltimore Ravens — K. Aiken (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Cleveland Browns — G. Hartley 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) (Field Goal formation) 10-G.Hartley 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q3 3:34) — (3:34) 28-T.West up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 3:29) — 10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 16 (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 7:33) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-T.Smith to CLE 16 for 53 yards (23-J.Haden).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Shaw pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel to BAL 2 for 49 yards (33-W.Hill) [57-C.Mosley]. Shaw scrambles to right and avoids pressure and finds Gabriel wide open at B26.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CLE 42 for -7 yards (99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (99-P.Kruger), recovered by BAL-53-J.Zuttah at BAL 43. 53-J.Zuttah to BAL 43 for no gain (99-P.Kruger).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 9-C.Shaw FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 25, RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at BAL 27. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 27 for no gain (68-N.McDonald).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Shaw pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel to BAL 2 for 49 yards (33-W.Hill) [57-C.Mosley]. Shaw scrambles to right and avoids pressure and finds Gabriel wide open at B26.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 29-J.Forsett right tackle to CLE 4 for -3 yards (31-D.Whitner).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 5-J.Flacco kneels to CLE 19 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 8:10 · CLE 7 · Score 0-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 2:37 · BAL 20 · Score 3-3
(2:37) (Field Goal formation) 10-G.Hartley 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:34 · BAL 2 · Score 9-3
(3:34) 28-T.West up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:29 · BAL 2 · Score 10-3
10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:41 · CLE 10 · Score 10-6
(10:41) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:40 · CLE 16 · Score 10-12
(7:40) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 7:33 · CLE 2 · Score 10-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · CLE 2 · Score 10-19
(3:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · CLE 2 · Score 10-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, 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.
- C. Shaw (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2014-12-28?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 20-10 in Week 17, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 17; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. West (Q3 3:34) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 7:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Aiken (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 3:49) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 8:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 2:37, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 10:41, 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), 55.0% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.74 total passing EPA. C. Shaw (Cleveland Browns), 37.8% completion, -13.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.41 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 +8.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-3.51 EPA): (:29) 5-J.Flacco kneels to CLE 19 for -1 yards..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W