Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 38–3 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 17–3 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J.K. Dobbins
- Top passer
- Brian Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:44) 8-B.Allen pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL…
- Game date
- 2021-01-03
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 38–3 on 2021-01-03. J.K. Dobbins posted a game-high +10.05 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 38 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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J.K. Dobbins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +10.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 2

Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +9.82 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 3

Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 4

Gus Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 5

Miles Boykin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play - 6

Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 7

Devin Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play - 8

Julian Hill · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 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
J.K. Dobbins — BAL · Rushing
J.K. Dobbins posted the highest total EPA (+10.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
J.K. Dobbins's top snap (+5.93 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.96 EPA): Brian Allen — (2:44) 8-B.Allen pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL -4. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Brian Allen led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Brian Allen (Cincinnati Bengals) · 24 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -35.3% CPOE · -0.99 EPA/play · -23.67 total EPA
Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +9.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.255 | -0.357 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.433 | -0.986 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.280 | +0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.357 | -0.255 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.36 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +22.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -21.41 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Miles Boykin (Lucky Jackson pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — J.K. Dobbins 
Baltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Lucky Jackson pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — J.K. Dobbins
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Cincinnati Bengals — Austin Seibert
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 43 (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 3:48) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 4:26) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 21–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 9:55) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 3:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 72 (Q3 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 1:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:22) — (10:22) 13-D.Duvernay left end pushed ob at CIN 18 for 22 yards (57-G.Pratt).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right end pushed ob at BAL 42 for 22 yards (30-J.Bates III).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 10-K.Huber punts 37 yards to BAL 7, Center-46-C.Harris, fair catch by 13-D.Duvernay.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 13-D.Duvernay INTERCEPTED by 59-A.Davis-Gaither (70-M.Hunt) [94-S.Hubbard] at BAL 47. 59-A.Davis-Gaither to BAL 47 for no gain (89-M.Andrew
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 8-B.Allen pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters at BAL -4. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. Baltimore challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass deep right intended for 18-A.G
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 8:11 · CIN 16 · Score 3-0
(8:11) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 3:54 · CIN 43 · Score 9-0
(3:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 80-M.Boykin for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 3:48 · CIN 15 · Score 10-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 4:31 · CIN 18 · Score 16-0
(4:31) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 15-M.Brown for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 4:26 · CIN 15 · Score 17-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · BAL 20 · Score 17-3
(:37) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 9:59 · CIN 4 · Score 23-3
(9:59) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 9:55 · CIN 15 · Score 24-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:50 · CIN 9 · Score 30-3
(3:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:44 · CIN 15 · Score 31-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 1:56 · CIN 72 · Score 37-3
(1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 1:45 · CIN 15 · Score 38-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-J.Townsend.
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.
- J.K. Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Brian Allen (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-01-03?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 38-3 in Week 17, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 21, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 38, Cincinnati Bengals 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Boykin (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 3:54) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 4:31) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q3 9:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 3:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q3 1:56) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 8:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 0:37, 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?
Brian Allen (Cincinnati Bengals), 25.0% completion, -35.3% CPOE, -0.99 EPA per dropback, -23.67 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J.K. Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.05 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.93 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L