Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 47–3 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 0–26 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Flacco
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short middle intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by…
- Game date
- 2018-09-09
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 47–3 on 2018-09-09. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +9.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 14 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 47 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(8:49) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(13:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-W.Snead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(11:26) 37-J.Allen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(2:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on BAL-41-A.Levine, Defensive Offside, declined.
(3:55) (Shotgun) 30-K.Dixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 8:49TD Alfred CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 0-6
(8:49) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 8:42XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:37TD Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 0-13
(1:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:32XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 13:18FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 0-17
(13:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 4:20FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 0-20
(4:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:17TD MCM. CrabtreePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 0-26
(:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 12:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 0-32
(12:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-W.Snead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 12:28XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-33
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 11:26TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-39
(11:26) 37-J.Allen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 11:22XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-40
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:42FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 17
- Score
- 3-40
(2:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on BAL-41-A.Levine, Defensive Offside, declined.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 3:55TD KDKyle DixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-46
(3:55) (Shotgun) 30-K.Dixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 3:52XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-47
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +9.89 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 2Ji'Ayir Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3
Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4
Mykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 5M. Crabtree · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6Willie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7A. Holmes · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 8Logan Thomas · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 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 (+9.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Joe Flacco's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.89 EPA): Nathan Peterman — (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short middle intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Carr [32-E.Weddle] at BUF 33. 24-B.Carr to BUF 1 for 32 yards (79-J.Mills). The Replay Official reviewed
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) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.89 total EPA
- Nathan Peterman (Buffalo Bills) · 22 dropbacks · 22.7% completion · -36.7% CPOE · -1.13 EPA/play · -24.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.464 | +0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 26.1% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.562 | +0.167 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.725 | -0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.082 | +0.464 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 73.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.46), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.46 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, +8.00 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -40.83 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — Alfred Collins
- Baltimore Ravens — Ji'Ayir Brown (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Crabtree (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Willie Snead (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Jonathan Allen
- Baltimore Ravens — Kyle Dixon
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 8:42) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 1:32) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 12–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-W.Snead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 12:28) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 11:26) — (11:26) 37-J.Allen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 11:22) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q3 2:42).
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 30-K.Dixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 3:52) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 13-J.Brown to BUF 31 for 29 yards (21-J.Poyer).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 34-A.Collins left tackle to BAL 37 for -3 yards (49-T.Edmunds). FUMBLES (49-T.Edmunds), RECOVERED by BUF-58-M.Milano at BAL 35. 58-M.Milano to BAL 35 for no gain (34-A.Collins).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete deep left to 83-W.Snead. PENALTY on BUF-24-Ta.Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at BAL 37 - No Play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews to BUF 20 for 11 yards (23-M.Hyde).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-N.Boyle to BAL 45 for 25 yards (49-T.Edmunds; 21-J.Poyer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short middle intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Carr [32-E.Weddle] at BUF 33. 24-B.Carr to BUF 1 for 32 yards (79-J.Mills). The Replay Official reviewed
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 34-A.Collins left tackle to BAL 37 for -3 yards (49-T.Edmunds). FUMBLES (49-T.Edmunds), RECOVERED by BUF-58-M.Milano at BAL 35. 58-M.Milano to BAL 35 for no gain (34-A.Collins).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (Punt formation) 9-C.Bojorquez FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 27, and recovers at BUF 14. 9-C.Bojorquez to BUF 14 for no gain (54-T.Bowser).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 8:49 · BUF 8 · Score 0-6
(8:49) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · BUF 7 · Score 0-13
(1:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 13-J.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:32 · BUF 15 · Score 0-14
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 13:18 · BUF 23 · Score 0-17
(13:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 4:20 · BUF 21 · Score 0-20
(4:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · BUF 12 · Score 0-26
(:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 12:33 · BUF 13 · Score 0-32
(12:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 83-W.Snead for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 12:28 · BUF 15 · Score 0-33
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 11:26 · BUF 1 · Score 0-39
(11:26) 37-J.Allen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 11:22 · BUF 15 · Score 0-40
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · BAL 17 · Score 3-40
(2:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on BAL-41-A.Levine, Defensive Offside, declined. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:55 · BUF 2 · Score 3-46
(3:55) (Shotgun) 30-K.Dixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:52 · BUF 15 · Score 3-47
9-J.Tucker extra point 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.
- Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Nathan Peterman (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens on 2018-09-09?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Buffalo Bills 47-3 in Week 1, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 12; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 3, Baltimore Ravens 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (Q1 8:49) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Brown (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 1:37) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Crabtree (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 0:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. Snead (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 12:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Allen (Q3 11:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Dixon (Q4 3:55) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 13:18, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 4:20, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 64.1% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.89 total passing EPA. Nathan Peterman (Buffalo Bills), 22.7% completion, -36.7% CPOE, -1.13 EPA per dropback, -24.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (:17) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Now 0-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W
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