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NFL · Week 18 · January 4, 2025 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2024 Week 18 Recap

Ravens defeat Browns 35–10 in Week 18

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 10–35 Week 18 finish.

Cleveland Browns 10 3–14
Final 10–35
Baltimore Ravens 35 12–5 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
10–35
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–14 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
January 4, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Jordan Akins
    Jordan Akins 6 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Bailey Zappe
    Bailey Zappe +0.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D'Onta Foreman
    D'Onta Foreman 1 REC · 8 YDS -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 16/38 · 259 YDS · 2 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashod Bateman
    Rashod Bateman 5 REC · 76 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Isaiah Likely
    Isaiah Likely 3 REC · 38 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 35–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–14 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wigg…
Game date
2025-01-04

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 35–10 on 2025-01-04. Lucky Jackson posted a game-high +5.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns0307010
Baltimore Ravens77714035

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 8:38TD
    Nate Wiggins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 77
    Score
    0-6

    (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 8:32XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:08TD
    Mark Andrews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    0-13

    (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:03XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-14

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:36FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 5
    Score
    3-14

    (6:36) 7-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:47TD
    Rashod Bateman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 7
    Score
    3-20

    (10:47) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:42XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-21

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:39TD
    Jordan Akins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 16
    Score
    9-21

    (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:33XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    10-21

    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 6:48TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-27

    (6:48) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 6:44XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-28

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:13TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 43
    Score
    10-34

    (3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 3:04XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-35

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.52 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  2. 2Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3Jordan AkinsJordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  4. 4Isaiah LikelyIsaiah Likely · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5Derrick HenryDerrick Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  6. 6Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Patrick RicardPatrick Ricard · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  8. 8Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 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 (+5.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

Lucky Jackson's top snap (-4.08 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short right to 22-D.Henry [9-G.Delpit].

Biggest single play (-7.06 EPA): Bailey Zappe — (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Lucky Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -8.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.52 total EPA
  • Bailey ZappeBailey Zappe (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -13.6% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -12.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.255+0.093
Offensive success rate34.2%45.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.333+0.145
Rush EPA/play-0.381+0.108
Defensive EPA/play-0.093+0.255
Defensive success rate54.1%65.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +7.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -19.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Nate WigginsBaltimore Ravens — Nate Wiggins (Q1 8:38)
  • Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q2 11:08)
  • Rashod BatemanBaltimore Ravens — Rashod Bateman (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q3 10:47)
  • Jordan AkinsCleveland Browns — Jordan Akins (Bailey Zappe pass) (Q4 11:39)
  • Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens — Derrick Henry (Q4 6:48)
  • Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens — Derrick Henry (Q4 3:13)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 6:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 77 (Q1 8:38); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 8:32) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q2 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 11:03) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 7-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 10:42) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 11:33) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CLE 43 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -7.06]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 2-B.Zappe pass incomplete deep middle to 3-J.Jeudy (44-M.Humphrey). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.36]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short right to 22-D.Henry [9-G.Delpit]. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.08]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 27-D.Foreman right guard to BAL 43 for no gain (0-R.Smith, 98-T.Jones). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -1.87]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short middle to 89-M.Andrews (29-C.Mitchell) [97-J.Briggs]. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -3.18]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -7.06]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short middle intended for 36-J.Kibodi INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Pierce at BAL 16. 58-M.Pierce to BAL 22 for 6 yards. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.83]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.82]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short right to 22-D.Henry [9-G.Delpit]. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 8:38 · BAL 77 · Score 0-6
    (8:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short right intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-N.Wiggins at CLE 26. 2-N.Wiggins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 8:32 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 11:08 · CLE 12 · Score 0-13
    (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 11:03 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:36 · BAL 5 · Score 3-14
    (6:36) 7-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 10:47 · CLE 7 · Score 3-20
    (10:47) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 7-R.Bateman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 10:42 · CLE 15 · Score 3-21
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:39 · BAL 16 · Score 9-21
    (11:39) (Shotgun) 2-B.Zappe pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:33 · BAL 15 · Score 10-21
    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · CLE 2 · Score 10-27
    (6:48) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:44 · CLE 15 · Score 10-28
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · CLE 43 · Score 10-34
    (3:13) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · CLE 15 · Score 10-35
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

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.
  • Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Bailey Zappe (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens on 2025-01-04?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 35-10 in Week 18, 2024.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Baltimore Ravens 35.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — N. Wiggins (Q1 8:38) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 11:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Bateman (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 10:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Akins (B. Zappe pass) (Q4 11:39) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 6:48) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 3:13) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 6:36, 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?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 42.1% completion, -8.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.52 total passing EPA. Bailey Zappe (Cleveland Browns), 43.2% completion, -13.6% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.79 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 +5.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.08 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete short right to 22-D.Henry [9-G.Delpit]..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-13 Now 3-14 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W