Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 25–20 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 12–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Chris Coleman
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-09-18
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 25–20 on 2016-09-18, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 20–12 halftime lead. Chris Coleman posted a game-high +9.10 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
 Cleveland Browns | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens
(9:51) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 19-C.Coleman for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-T.Jernigan]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:40) (No Huddle) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 19-C.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-13-J.McCown was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
2-P.Murray extra point is Blocked (93-L.Guy), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 36-T.Young recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(11:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(2:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BAL 31
- Score
- 0-6
(9:51) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 19-C.Coleman for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-T.Jernigan]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:45XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:58TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 85
- Score
- 0-13
(6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:47XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 0-14
2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BAL 11
- Score
- 0-20
(4:40) (No Huddle) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 19-C.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-13-J.McCown was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 4:34Safety PMP. MurrayPoints+2
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 2-20
2-P.Murray extra point is Blocked (93-L.Guy), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 36-T.Young recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:19TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 8-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:15XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 9-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:05FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 34
- Score
- 12-20
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 12:22TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 18-20
(12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 12:17XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 19-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 11:23FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 31
- Score
- 22-20
(11:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:57FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 23
- Score
- 25-20
(2:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Chris Coleman · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2J. McCown · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.51 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4
Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +6.39 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6
Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 7
Ashtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 8
Chris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 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
Chris Coleman — CLE · Receiving
Chris Coleman posted the highest total EPA (+9.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
Chris Coleman's top snap (+3.98 EPA): (9:51) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 19-C.Coleman for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-T.Jernigan]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Biggest single play (+6.41 EPA): I. Crowell — (6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.39 total EPA
- J. McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 29.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.133 | +0.192 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.315 | -0.160 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 70.9% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +3.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -4.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Chris Coleman (J. McCown pass)
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Cleveland Browns — Chris Coleman (J. McCown pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Wallace (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Wallace (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 20–2. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 31 (Q1 9:51); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 9:45) — 2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 85 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 6:47) — 2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q1 4:40); Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the BAL 15 (Q1 4:34).
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:15) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 34 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 12:17) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep middle intended for 11-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL 1. 57-C.Mosley to BAL 1 for no gain (11-T.Pryor).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 18-B.Perriman INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE -2. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 18-B.Perriman to CLE 34 for 20 yards (30-D.Kindred) [56-D.Davis]. Cleveland challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling o
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 19-C.Coleman pushed ob at BAL 30 for 11 yards (21-L.Webb).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep middle to 19-C.Coleman to BAL 16 for 47 yards (24-S.Wright).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [55-D.Shelton] at BAL 36. 23-J.Haden to BAL 27 for 9 yards (72-A.Lewis).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 18-B.Perriman INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE -2. Touchback.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 19-C.Coleman for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-T.Jernigan]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 9:51 · BAL 31 · Score 0-6
(9:51) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 19-C.Coleman for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-T.Jernigan]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:45 · BAL 15 · Score 0-7
2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · BAL 85 · Score 0-13
(6:58) 34-I.Crowell left guard for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 6:47 · BAL 15 · Score 0-14
2-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · BAL 11 · Score 0-20
(4:40) (No Huddle) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 19-C.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-13-J.McCown was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q1 4:34 · BAL 15 · Score 2-20
2-P.Murray extra point is Blocked (93-L.Guy), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 36-T.Young recovered the blocked kick. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:19 · CLE 7 · Score 8-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:15 · CLE 15 · Score 9-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CLE 34 · Score 12-20
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 12:22 · CLE 17 · Score 18-20
(12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 12:17 · CLE 15 · Score 19-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · CLE 31 · Score 22-20
(11:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:57 · CLE 23 · Score 25-20
(2:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Chris Coleman (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns on 2016-09-18?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 25-20 in Week 2, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 2, Cleveland Browns 20; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 25, Cleveland Browns 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Coleman (J. McCown pass) (Q1 9:51) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q1 6:58) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Coleman (J. McCown pass) (Q1 4:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:19) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Wallace (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 12:22) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:23, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 2:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.1% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.39 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 51.3% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns?
Chris Coleman (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.98 EPA): (9:51) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 19-C.Coleman for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-T.Jernigan]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Uphel.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Baltimore Ravens won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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