BAL rout CIN 24-0
BAL dominated CIN 24-0. BAL generated +7.7 EPA (+0.207 per play) vs CIN's -21.9 EPA (-0.309 per play).
Key Takeaways
- ⚡ Turning point: L.Jackson to R.Ali, 30-yard TD (Q2, 34:42) turning point
- ✅ Key advantage: BAL generated +7.7 EPA (+0.207 per play) vs CIN's -21.9 EPA (-0.309 per play) why winner won
- ❌ Key failure: CIN failed on 12/15 third downs (20% conversion rate) why loser lost
BAL dominated CIN 24-0. BAL generated +7.7 EPA (+0.207 per play) vs CIN's -21.9 EPA (-0.309 per play).
⚡ The Turning Point
L.Jackson to R.Ali, 30-yard TD (Q2, 34:42). BAL's win probability jumped from 50.4% to 64.7% — a 14.3 percentage point swing.
Extended or established the lead while tied game.
🏈 Drive of the Game
BAL 5-play, 79-yard drive (2:59) ending in touchdown (Q2, 07:34). BAL's win probability moved from 43.7% to 64.9% — a 21.2 percentage point shift over 5 plays.
BAL took the lead for the first time on this drive. Key play (WPA +0.143): (4:42) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 26-R.Ali for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key play (WPA +0.087): (6:50) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins to CIN 33 for 32 yards (27-J.Battle).
📈 Game Flow
A steady contest without dramatic momentum swings. The longest sustained momentum belonged to BAL, who lost 35.6 percentage points of win probability during that stretch.
✅ Why BAL Won
BAL won 24-0 on the strength of 5 key factors: • BAL generated +7.7 EPA (+0.207 per play) vs CIN's -21.9 EPA (-0.309 per play) • BAL had 8 explosive plays (20+ yards) vs CIN's 2 • BAL rushing EPA: +7.6 vs CIN: -8.2.
❌ What Went Wrong for CIN
CIN lost 0-24. What went wrong: • CIN failed on 12/15 third downs (20% conversion rate) • CIN generated -21.9 EPA (-0.309 per play) • CIN committed 2 turnovers (2 INTs, 0 fumbles lost).
🏁 The Bottom Line
The drive that defined the game: BAL 5-play, 79-yard drive (2:59) ending in touchdown (Q2, 07:34). The moment that decided it: L.Jackson to R.Ali, 30-yard TD (Q2, 34:42).
Final score: BAL 24-0.
Evidence Sources
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