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NFL · Week 1 · September 10, 2017 · 10 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Ravens defeat Bengals 20–0 in Week 1

D.Woodhead led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 20–0 Week 1 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 20 1–0 Winner
Final 20–0
Cincinnati Bengals 0 0–1
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
20–0
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–0 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Woodhead
Game date
September 10, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Woodhead 3 REC · 33 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Mori Maclin 2 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 9/22 · 111 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Germie Bernard 1 REC · 39 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 1 CAR · 2 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 3 REC · 15 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 20–0 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–0 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Woodhead
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(1:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 21-L.We…
Game date
2017-09-10

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–0 on 2017-09-10. D. Woodhead posted a game-high +4.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens31430020
Cincinnati Bengals000000

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:47FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    3-0

    (4:47) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:00TD
    JMJa'Mori Maclin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 48
    Score
    9-0

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:52XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-0

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:31TD
    TWTyre West

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    16-0

    (1:31) 28-T.West left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:28XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-0

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 1:09FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    20-0

    (1:09) 9-J.Tucker 25 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).

  1. 1D. Woodhead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Ja'Mori Maclin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  4. 4Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +1.65 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyre West · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  7. 7Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 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

D. Woodhead — BAL · Receiving

D. Woodhead posted the highest total EPA (+4.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.

D. Woodhead's top snap (+1.41 EPA): (9:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead pushed ob at CIN 35 for 12 yards (21-D.Dennard).

Biggest single play (-6.44 EPA): Andy Dalton — (1:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Webb (55-T.Suggs) [99-M.Judon] at CIN 12. 21-L.Webb to CIN 2 for 10 yards (66-T.Hopkins).

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -0.78 EPA/play · -29.53 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -9.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.078-0.457
Offensive success rate35.7%26.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.075-0.777
Rush EPA/play-0.090-0.073
Defensive EPA/play+0.457+0.078
Defensive success rate73.6%64.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.46), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.08 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.46 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -6.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -32.87 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — Ja'Mori Maclin (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — Tyre West (Q2 1:31)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 4:47)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 1:09)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q1 4:47) — (4:47) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 48 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:52) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) 28-T.West left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:28) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL -5. 57-C.Mosley to BAL 26 for 31 yards (11-B.LaFell). [WPA -18.4% · EPA -4.96]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Carr (48-P.Onwuasor) at BAL 27. 24-B.Carr pushed ob at BAL 47 for 20 yards (65-C.Boling). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -5.83]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +5.46]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Webb (55-T.Suggs) [99-M.Judon] at CIN 12. 21-L.Webb to CIN 2 for 10 yards (66-T.Hopkins). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -6.44]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at BAL 14 for -8 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs) [55-T.Suggs], RECOVERED by BAL-97-M.Pierce at BAL 12. 97-M.Pierce to BAL 12 for no gain (70-C.Ogbuehi). { [WPA -6.8% · EPA -4.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Webb (55-T.Suggs) [99-M.Judon] at CIN 12. 21-L.Webb to CIN 2 for 10 yards (66-T.Hopkins). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -6.44]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Carr (48-P.Onwuasor) at BAL 27. 24-B.Carr pushed ob at BAL 47 for 20 yards (65-C.Boling). [WPA -17.9% · EPA -5.83]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +5.46]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL -5. 57-C.Mosley to BAL 26 for 31 yards (11-B.LaFell). [WPA -18.4% · EPA -4.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 4:47 · CIN 7 · Score 3-0
    (4:47) 9-J.Tucker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 48 · Score 9-0
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 18-J.Maclin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · CIN 15 · Score 10-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:31 · CIN 2 · Score 16-0
    (1:31) 28-T.West left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:28 · CIN 15 · Score 17-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 1:09 · CIN 7 · Score 20-0
    (1:09) 9-J.Tucker 25 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.
  • D. Woodhead (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2017-09-10?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-0 in Week 1, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, Cincinnati Bengals 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Maclin (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 2:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. West (Q2 1:31) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 4:47, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 1:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 42.1% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -0.78 EPA per dropback, -29.53 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 40.9% completion, -9.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.65 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

D. Woodhead (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+1.41 EPA): (9:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead pushed ob at CIN 35 for 12 yards (21-D.Dennard)..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Now 1-0 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 0-1 L