BAL pull away from GB 41-24
BAL pulled away from GB 41-24. BAL generated +26.8 EPA (+0.367 per play) vs GB's +4.8 EPA (+0.111 per play).
Key Takeaways
- ⚡ Turning point: M.Willis to C.Watson, 39-yard TD (Q1, 50:51) turning point
- ✅ Key advantage: BAL generated +26.8 EPA (+0.367 per play) vs GB's +4.8 EPA (+0.111 per play) why winner won
- ❌ Key failure: GB's defense allowed BAL to score on 7/9 drives (78%) why loser lost
BAL pulled away from GB 41-24. BAL generated +26.8 EPA (+0.367 per play) vs GB's +4.8 EPA (+0.111 per play).
⚡ The Turning Point
M.Willis to C.Watson, 39-yard TD (Q1, 50:51). GB's win probability jumped from 42.7% to 55.4% — a 12.8 percentage point swing.
Extended or established the lead while trailing by one score.
🏈 Drive of the Game
BAL 13-play, 75-yard drive (8:05) ending in touchdown (Q1, 15:00). BAL's win probability moved from 43.3% to 61.4% — a 18.1 percentage point shift over 13 plays.
BAL took the lead for the first time on this drive. Key play (WPA +0.050): (12:28) 22-D.Henry left end to GB 34 for 9 yards (56-E.Cooper).
📈 Game Flow
A competitive game with 3 significant momentum shifts provided sustained tension. The longest sustained momentum belonged to BAL, who lost 28.4 percentage points of win probability during that stretch.
✅ Why BAL Won
BAL won 41-24 on the strength of 5 key factors: • BAL generated +26.8 EPA (+0.367 per play) vs GB's +4.8 EPA (+0.111 per play) • BAL had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs GB's -2 • BAL rushing EPA: +20.3 vs GB: -6.6.
❌ What Went Wrong for GB
GB lost 24-41. What went wrong: • GB's defense allowed BAL to score on 7/9 drives (78%) • GB committed 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 fumble lost) • GB forced only 0 turnovers while BAL forced 2.
🏁 The Bottom Line
The drive that defined the game: BAL 13-play, 75-yard drive (8:05) ending in touchdown (Q1, 15:00). The moment that decided it: M.Willis to C.Watson, 39-yard TD (Q1, 50:51).
Final score: BAL 41-24.
Evidence Sources
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