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NFL · Week 1 · September 13, 2020 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Ravens defeat Browns 38–6 in Week 1

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 6–38 Week 1 finish.

Cleveland Browns 6 0–1
Final 6–38
Baltimore Ravens 38 1–0 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
6–38
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 6–31 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
September 13, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • David Njoku
    David Njoku 3 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Landry 5 REC · 61 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Hooper
    Austin Hooper 2 REC · 15 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 20/30 · 283 YDS · 3 TD +16.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mark Andrews
    Mark Andrews 5 REC · 58 YDS · 2 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Willie Snead
    Willie Snead 4 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 38–6 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 6–31 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 42-P.Ricard up the middle to CLE 7 for no gain (65-L.Ogunjobi). FUMBLES (65-L.Ogun…
Game date
2020-09-13

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 38–6 on 2020-09-13. Lucky Jackson posted a game-high +16.30 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns600006
Baltimore Ravens171477038

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:47TD
    Mark Andrews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    0-6

    (7:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:41XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 6:21TD
    Harrison Bryant

    Points+7

    Yard line
    BAL 69
    Score
    0-7

    (6:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right to 88-H.Bryant.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:42FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 23
    Score
    0-10

    (4:42) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 1:46TD
    David Njoku

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    6-10

    (1:46) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:59TD
    J.K. Dobbins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    6-16

    (2:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dobbins' first touchdown

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:53XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-17

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:09TD
    Mark Andrews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    6-23

    (:09) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:06XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-24

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

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 7:54TD
    Willie Snead

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    6-30

    (7:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 83-W.Snead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 7:48XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-31

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

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:06TD
    J.K. Dobbins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    6-37

    (13:06) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:00XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-38

    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. 1Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +16.30 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  3. 3David NjokuDavid Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  5. 5Willie SneadWillie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  6. 6Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  7. 7Austin HooperAustin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  8. 8Kareem HuntKareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Lucky Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Lucky Jackson — BAL · Passing

Lucky Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+16.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Lucky Jackson's top snap (-5.42 EPA): (15:00) 42-P.Ricard up the middle to CLE 7 for no gain (65-L.Ogunjobi). FUMBLES (65-L.Ogunjobi), touched at CLE 8, RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at CLE 12. 95-M.Garrett to CLE 12 for no gain (8-L.Jackson).

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 MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.91 total EPA
  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +21.0% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +16.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.244+0.183
Offensive success rate33.7%50.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.165+0.497
Rush EPA/play-0.230-0.193
Defensive EPA/play-0.183+0.244
Defensive success rate49.3%66.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.24 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.18 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +13.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -21.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q1 7:47)
  • David NjokuCleveland Browns — David Njoku (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q1 1:46)
  • J.K. DobbinsBaltimore Ravens — J.K. Dobbins (Q2 2:59)
  • Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q2 0:09)
  • Willie SneadBaltimore Ravens — Willie Snead (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q3 7:54)
  • J.K. DobbinsBaltimore Ravens — J.K. Dobbins (Q4 13:06)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 4:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–6. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 7:47); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 7:41) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 69 (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right to 88-H.Bryant.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dobbins' first touchdown; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 2:53) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:06) — 9-J.Tucker extra point 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 19 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 83-W.Snead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:48) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 13:00) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:11) — (11:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper to BAL 44 for 9 yards (22-J.Smith) [99-M.Judon]. PENALTY on BAL-99-M.Judon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 44 [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.71]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 42-P.Ricard up the middle to CLE 7 for no gain (65-L.Ogunjobi). FUMBLES (65-L.Ogunjobi), touched at CLE 8, RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at CLE 12. 95-M.Garrett to CLE 12 for no gain (8-L.Jack [WPA -7.9% · EPA -5.42]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 4-A.Seibert 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -3.01]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 12-K.Hodge INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Humphrey (93-C.Campbell) at BAL 43. 44-M.Humphrey to CLE 49 for 8 yards (81-A.Hooper). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -4.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 21-M.Ingram left tackle to CLE 35 for 8 yards (98-S.Richardson). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +0.70]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 42-P.Ricard up the middle to CLE 7 for no gain (65-L.Ogunjobi). FUMBLES (65-L.Ogunjobi), touched at CLE 8, RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at CLE 12. 95-M.Garrett to CLE 12 for no gain (8-L.Jack [WPA -7.9% · EPA -5.42]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:05) — (:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb left guard to CLE 22 for 10 yards (48-P.Queen). FUMBLES (48-P.Queen), RECOVERED by BAL-58-L.Fort at CLE 22. 58-L.Fort to CLE 20 for 2 yards (88-H.Bryant). The Rep [WPA -0.3% · EPA -4.36]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at BAL 42 for -14 yards (54-T.Bowser). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -4.30]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 12-K.Hodge INTERCEPTED by 44-M.Humphrey (93-C.Campbell) at BAL 43. 44-M.Humphrey to CLE 49 for 8 yards (81-A.Hooper). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -4.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:47 · CLE 5 · Score 0-6
    (7:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 7:41 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+7) — Q1 6:21 · BAL 69 · Score 0-7
    (6:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right to 88-H.Bryant.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 4:42 · CLE 23 · Score 0-10
    (4:42) 9-J.Tucker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 1:46 · BAL 1 · Score 6-10
    (1:46) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:59 · CLE 3 · Score 6-16
    (2:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dobbins' first touchdown
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 2:53 · CLE 15 · Score 6-17
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · CLE 9 · Score 6-23
    (:09) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · CLE 15 · Score 6-24
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 7:54 · CLE 19 · Score 6-30
    (7:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 83-W.Snead for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 7:48 · CLE 15 · Score 6-31
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:06 · CLE 2 · Score 6-37
    (13:06) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · CLE 15 · Score 6-38
    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.
  • Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2020-09-13?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 38-6 in Week 1, 2020.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 6, Baltimore Ravens 38.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 7:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 1:46) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q2 2:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 0:09) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. Snead (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 7:54) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 13:06) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 4:42, 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), 43.8% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.91 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 66.7% completion, +21.0% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +16.30 total passing EPA.

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

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-5.42 EPA): (15:00) 42-P.Ricard up the middle to CLE 7 for no gain (65-L.Ogunjobi). FUMBLES (65-L.Ogunjobi), touched at CLE 8, RECOVERED by CLE-95-M.Garrett at CLE 12. 95-M.Garrett to CLE 12 f.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Now 0-1 L

Baltimore Ravens

Now 1-0 W

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