Browns 24–26 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 52.3% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.98 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 45.2% completion, -9.6% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.61 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.21 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith (57-C.Mosley) at BAL 35. 22-J.Smith to BAL 39 for 4 yards (11-A.Callaway)..

Quick answer

Winner: Baltimore Ravens
Final score: Baltimore Ravens 26–24 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 7–20 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Baker Mayfield
Top passer: Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play: (1:53) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the r…
Game date: 2018-12-30

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 26–24 on 2018-12-30. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +8.98 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	0	7	10	0	24
Baltimore Ravens	10	10	3	3	0	26

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+3CLE 20

BAL 28

CLE 25

CLE 8

BAL 48

+3CLE 26

+3CLE 5

BAL 1

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 9:31FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 20
Score
0-3
(9:31) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:28TD
Breshad Perriman
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 28
Score
6-3
(8:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 19-B.Perriman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:22XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
7-3
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 4:52TD
Lucky Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 25
Score
7-9
(4:52) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 4:46XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 15:00TD
Lucky Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
7-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lamar Jackson's 2nd touchdown of game.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 14:54XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 6:15FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
7-20
(6:15) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:35TD
JLJ. Landry
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 48
Score
13-20
(12:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:27XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
14-20
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 7:08FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
14-23
(7:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 13:48FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 17
Score
17-23
(13:48) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 7:23FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
17-26
(7:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:28TD
ACA. Callaway
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 1
Score
23-26
(3:28) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:24XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
24-26
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.98 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
3Kyle Dixon · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.48 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
4Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.61 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
5Mark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
6Breshad Perriman · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7Willie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
8Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 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

Baker Mayfield — CLE · Passing

Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+8.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Baker Mayfield's top snap (-5.21 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith (57-C.Mosley) at BAL 35. 22-J.Smith to BAL 39 for 4 yards (11-A.Callaway).

Biggest single play (-5.53 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (1:53) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-L.Jackson up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (65-L.

Quarterback report card

Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.98 total EPA
Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -9.6% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	+0.037	+0.051
Offensive success rate	42.9%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.204	+0.116
Rush EPA/play	-0.098	+0.092
Defensive EPA/play	-0.051	-0.037
Defensive success rate	57.7%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.04, Baltimore Ravens +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Breshad Perriman (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q1 8:28)
Baltimore Ravens — Lucky Jackson (Q1 4:52)
Baltimore Ravens — Lucky Jackson (Q2 15:00)
Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q3 12:35)
Cleveland Browns — A. Callaway (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 9:31)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 6:15)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 7:08)
Cleveland Browns — Greg Joseph (Q4 13:48)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 7:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 19-B.Perriman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 8:22) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 25 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 4:46) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lamar Jackson's 2nd touchdown of game.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 14:54) — 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 16 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 48 (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 12:27) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:24) — 17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 29-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley [99-M.Judon] at BAL 39. 57-C.Mosley to BAL 39 for no gain. [WPA -27.4% · EPA -0.69]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle to 80-J.Landry (25-T.Young). The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass d [WPA +14.0% · EPA +1.24]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.36]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 11-A.Callaway ran ob at BAL 33 for 38 yards. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +3.63]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 51 yards to CLE 25, Center-46-M.Cox. 11-A.Callaway to CLE 26 for 1 yard (41-A.Levine Sr.). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -0.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 8-L.Jackson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-L.Jackson up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (65-L. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.53]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith (57-C.Mosley) at BAL 35. 22-J.Smith to BAL 39 for 4 yards (11-A.Callaway). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -5.21]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.36]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 11-A.Callaway ran ob at BAL 33 for 38 yards. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +3.63]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 9:31 · CLE 20 · Score 0-3
(9:31) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · BAL 28 · Score 6-3
(8:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 19-B.Perriman for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 8:22 · BAL 15 · Score 7-3
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:52 · CLE 25 · Score 7-9
(4:52) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:46 · CLE 15 · Score 7-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 8 · Score 7-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lamar Jackson's 2nd touchdown of game.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · CLE 15 · Score 7-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 6:15 · CLE 16 · Score 7-20
(6:15) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 12:35 · BAL 48 · Score 13-20
(12:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 12:27 · BAL 15 · Score 14-20
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 7:08 · CLE 26 · Score 14-23
(7:08) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 13:48 · BAL 17 · Score 17-23
(13:48) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · CLE 5 · Score 17-26
(7:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · BAL 1 · Score 23-26
(3:28) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:24 · BAL 15 · Score 24-26
17-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

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.
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2018-12-30?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 26-24 in Week 17, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, Baltimore Ravens 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Perriman (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 8:28) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q1 4:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q2 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 12:35) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Callaway (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 3:28) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 9:31, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 6:15, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 7:08, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 13:48, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 7:23, 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?

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 52.3% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.98 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 45.2% completion, -9.6% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.21 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 11-A.Callaway INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith (57-C.Mosley) at BAL 35. 22-J.Smith to BAL 39 for 4 yards (11-A.Callaway)..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Baltimore Ravens won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W

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