Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 27–26 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 14–27 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Zach Ertz
- Top passer
- Carson Wentz
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:21) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 84-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PH…
- Game date
- 2016-12-18
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–26 on 2016-12-18. Zach Ertz posted a game-high +6.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:47) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker's 10th 50-plus yard field ties NFL record set by Blair Walsh.
(14:44) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-54-Z.Orr was injured during the play.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-R.Mathews rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:09) 11-C.Wentz kneels to PHI 24 for -1 yards.
(14:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(11:14) 30-K.Dixon left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 11:41TD KAK. AikenPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 5
- Score
- 0-6
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 11:38XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:47FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 27
- Score
- 3-7
(4:47) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 2:00FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 35
- Score
- 3-10
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker's 10th 50-plus yard field ties NFL record set by Blair Walsh.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:44TD RMR. MathewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 9-10
(14:44) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-54-Z.Orr was injured during the play.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:38Safety RMR. MathewsPoints+2
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 11-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-R.Mathews rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 9:27FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 28
- Score
- 11-13
(9:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:43FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 16
- Score
- 14-13
(1:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 34
- Score
- 14-19
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:09XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 14-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:09TD Carson WentzPoints+7
- Yard line
- BAL 75
- Score
- 14-20
(:09) 11-C.Wentz kneels to PHI 24 for -1 yards.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:51FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 9
- Score
- 17-20
(14:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 11:14TD KDKyle DixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 16
- Score
- 17-26
(11:14) 30-K.Dixon left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 11:06XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 17-27
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:26FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 11
- Score
- 20-27
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:12TD Carson WentzPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 26-27
(:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 2R. Mathews · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +6.61 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3Tyre West · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 5M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6M. Campanaro · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 7Shi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8K. Barner · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 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
Zach Ertz — PHI · Receiving
Zach Ertz posted the highest total EPA (+6.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
Zach Ertz's top snap (+2.03 EPA): (4:54) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz pushed ob at BAL 23 for 11 yards (50-A.McClellan; 21-L.Webb) [57-C.Mosley].
Biggest single play (-6.88 EPA): Joe Flacco — (6:21) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 84-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 6. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 40 for 34 yards (5-J.Flacco).
Quarterback report card
Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 49 dropbacks · 44.9% completion · -13.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.47 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.179 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.010 | -0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 53.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.02, Baltimore Ravens -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -0.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +1.68 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — K. Aiken (Joe Flacco pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Mathews
- Baltimore Ravens — Shi Smith (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Kyle Dixon
- Philadelphia Eagles — Carson Wentz
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 11:38) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q1 4:47) — (4:47) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q1 2:00).
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–11. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-54-Z.Orr was injured during the play.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q2 14:38) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-R.Mathews rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PHI 34 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:09) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 75 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 11-C.Wentz kneels to PHI 24 for -1 yards..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 12–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PHI 16 (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) 30-K.Dixon left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 11:06) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 81-J.Matthews is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 34-K.Barner to BAL 43 for 10 yards (32-E.Weddle). PHI-34-K.Barner was injured during the play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 6 for -7 yards (53-N.Bradham). FUMBLES (53-N.Bradham) [53-N.Bradham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at BAL 8. 91-F.Cox to BAL 8 for no gain (73-M.Yanda).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 84-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 6. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 40 for 34 yards (5-J.Flacco).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 6 for -7 yards (53-N.Bradham). FUMBLES (53-N.Bradham) [53-N.Bradham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at BAL 8. 91-F.Cox to BAL 8 for no gain (73-M.Yanda).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace pushed ob at PHI 11 for 54 yards (23-R.McLeod).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 11:41 · PHI 5 · Score 0-6
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-K.Aiken for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 11:38 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 4:47 · BAL 27 · Score 3-7
(4:47) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 2:00 · PHI 35 · Score 3-10
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Tucker's 10th 50-plus yard field ties NFL record set by Blair Walsh. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:44 · BAL 4 · Score 9-10
(14:44) 24-R.Mathews right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-54-Z.Orr was injured during the play. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q2 14:38 · BAL 2 · Score 11-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-R.Mathews rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 9:27 · PHI 28 · Score 11-13
(9:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 1:43 · BAL 16 · Score 14-13
(1:43) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · PHI 34 · Score 14-19
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · PHI 15 · Score 14-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q2 0:09 · BAL 75 · Score 14-20
(:09) 11-C.Wentz kneels to PHI 24 for -1 yards. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · BAL 9 · Score 17-20
(14:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 11:14 · PHI 16 · Score 17-26
(11:14) 30-K.Dixon left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · PHI 15 · Score 17-27
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:26 · BAL 11 · Score 20-27
(2:26) (Field Goal formation) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · BAL 4 · Score 26-27
(:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Zach Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Carson Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens on 2016-12-18?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-26 in Week 15, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 11, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 12, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 26, Baltimore Ravens 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Aiken (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 11:41) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 14:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 0:16) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Dixon (Q4 11:14) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Wentz (Q4 0:12) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 4:47, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 2:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 9:27, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 1:43, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 14:51, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens?
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 44.9% completion, -13.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.47 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 48.5% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens?
Zach Ertz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.03 EPA): (4:54) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz pushed ob at BAL 23 for 11 yards (50-A.McClellan; 21-L.Webb) [57-C.Mosley]..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Baltimore Ravens won 27-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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