Los Angeles Rams vs Baltimore Ravens, Week 17 2021
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Rams | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| Ravens | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
LAR 20BAL 19 Final
Passing leader
16.3PPR pts
26/35, 309 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
21.5PPR pts
6 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD
Ravens leader
14.9PPR pts
6 REC, 89 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Chuck Clark
2 INT, 1 TD, 7 TKL
Rams 20, Ravens 19: Los Angeles rallies from 6 down at halftime
Los Angeles erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Baltimore 13–6 after the break to win 20–19. The Rams finished with a 373–327 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play.
The Ravens went 4-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers.
Key advantages
- +2.0 yards/play LAR 6.7 · BAL 4.7
- +46 total yards LAR 373 · BAL 327
- +4% third-down rate LAR 33% · BAL 29%
Game Highlights
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Why the Rams Won
Los Angeles won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Rams | Stat | Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Yards per play | 4.7 |
| 373 | Total yards | 327 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 29% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 56 | Plays | 69 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 26:21 | Time of possession | 33:39 |
Scoring Summary
The Rams scored three touchdowns; the Ravens scored one touchdown and four field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | LAR | BAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 1:58 | BAL | Chuck Clark 17-yard interception return TD Takes leadJustin Tucker XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 3:41 | BAL | Justin Tucker 22-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 10 |
| 0:55 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Cooper Kupp, 18-yard TDMatt Gay XP | 7 | 10 |
| 0:02 | BAL | Justin Tucker 46-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 4:42 | BAL | Justin Tucker 46-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 16 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:09 | LAR | Sony Michel 1-yard TD runMatt Gay XP | 14 | 16 |
| 4:30 | BAL | Justin Tucker 34-yard FG Extends lead | 14 | 19 |
| 0:57 | LAR | Matthew Stafford → Odell Beckham Jr., 7-yard TD Game winner2-pt try failed | 20 | 19 |
Fantasy Points: Rams vs Ravens, Week 17 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Cooper Kupp21.5 PTSWR6
- Sony Michel18.9 PTSRB14
- Matthew Stafford15.3 PTSQB14
- Odell Beckham14.9 PTSWR21
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 15.3 | QB14 | 26/35 | 309 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 96.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyler Huntley | 12.3 | QB20 | 20/32 | 197 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 66.8 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | 21.5 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 95 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Sony Michel | 18.9 | RB14 | RB | 19 | 74 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 0 | |
| Mark Andrews | 14.9 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 89 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Odell Beckham | 14.9 | WR21 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 39 | 1 | |
| Tyler Higbee | 12.9 | TE7 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 69 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rashod Bateman | 12.8 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 58 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Van Jefferson | 10.3 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 63 | 0 | |
| Devonta Freeman | 8.7 | RB33 | RB | 14 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Devin Duvernay | 4.3 | WR81 | WR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Skowronek | 3.8 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Latavius Murray | 3.1 | RB57 | RB | 11 | 31 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Marquise Brown | 2.8 | WR93 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 28 | 0 | |
| Nick Boyle | 1.2 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Los Angeles Rams
Snap Share
Target Share35 targets
- Tyler Higbee26%, 9 targets
- Odell Beckham20%, 7 targets
- Cooper Kupp20%, 7 targets
- Sony Michel14%, 5 targets
- Van Jefferson14%, 5 targets
- Other6%, 2 targets
Carry Share20 carries
- , 19 carries
- , 1 carries
Baltimore Ravens
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Rashod Bateman34%, 10 targets
- Marquise Brown28%, 8 targets
- Mark Andrews21%, 6 targets
- Devin Duvernay10%, 3 targets
- Devonta Freeman3%, 1 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share32 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | 58 | 100% | 7 | 20% | 0 |
| Odell Beckham | 57 | 98% | 7 | 20% | 0 |
| Sony Michel | 57 | 98% | 5 | 14% | 19 |
| Tyler Higbee | 56 | 97% | 9 | 26% | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | 59 | 83% | 10 | 34% | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | 58 | 82% | 6 | 21% | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | 54 | 76% | 8 | 28% | 0 |
| Devonta Freeman | 48 | 68% | 1 | 3% | 14 |
| Van Jefferson | 31 | 53% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | 27 | 47% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | 30 | 42% | 3 | 10% | 1 |
| Tylan Wallace | 20 | 28% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Latavius Murray | 19 | 27% | 0 | 0% | 11 |
| Nick Boyle | 16 | 23% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Sammy Watkins | 14 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Eric Tomlinson | 9 | 13% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kendall Blanton | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jake Funk | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+9.7Cooper Kupp21.5 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.7Hollywood Brown3.8 PTS vs 13.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.6 xFPSony Michel18.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony MichelLAR · RB | 18.9 | 20.6 | −1.7 | 98% | 95% car | — | 0 | 19 | 95% | 5 | 14% |
| Tyler HuntleyBAL · QB | 12.3 | 17.9 | −5.6 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 6 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Rashod BatemanBAL · WR | 12.8 | 16.8 | −4.0 | 83% | 34% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 34% |
| Matthew StaffordLAR · QB | 16.3 | 16.0 | +0.3 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 12.9 | 15.2 | −2.3 | 97% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 26% |
| Hollywood BrownBAL · — | 3.8 | 13.5 | −9.7 | — | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 28% |
| Cooper KuppLAR · WR | 21.5 | 11.8 | +9.7 | 100% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 20% |
| Odell Beckham Jr.LAR · WR | 14.9 | 11.8 | +3.1 | 98% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 20% |
| Devonta FreemanBAL · RB | 8.7 | 10.7 | −2.0 | 68% | 44% car | — | 0 | 14 | 44% | 1 | 3% |
| Mark AndrewsBAL · TE | 14.9 | 10.1 | +4.8 | 82% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Van JeffersonLAR · WR | 10.3 | 8.4 | +1.9 | 53% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Latavius MurrayBAL · RB | 3.1 | 7.1 | −4.0 | 27% | 34% car | — | 0 | 11 | 34% | 0 | 0% |
| Devin DuvernayBAL · WR | 4.3 | 5.7 | −1.4 | 42% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 3 | 10% |
| Ben SkowronekLAR · WR | 3.8 | 3.4 | +0.4 | 47% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Nick BoyleBAL · TE | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 23% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Rams 35 targets and 20 carries; Ravens 29 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Matthew Stafford
26 of 35 passing for 309 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.0 expected.
Tyler Huntley Unlucky
20 of 32 passing for 197 yards, 1 interception; 6 carries for 54 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Sony Michel Volume, no payoff
5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 25 yards; 19 carries (95% of the team's) for 74 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.6 expected.
Tyler Higbee
9 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 69 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.
Best score since Week 3.
Rashod Bateman Volume, no payoff
10 targets (34% of the team's), 7 catches for 58 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.
Season high in targets (10).
Hollywood Brown Unlucky
8 targets (28% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Cooper Kupp Ran hot
7 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Odell Beckham Jr.
7 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Los Angeles Rams
- Stock up: Sony Michel played 98% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.
- Stock up: Odell Beckham Jr. played 98% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
- Stock up: Ben Skowronek played 47% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
Baltimore Ravens
- Stock up: Rashod Bateman played 83% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
- Stock up: Devonta Freeman played 68% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Rams D | Ravens D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.0 | 19.5 |
| RBs | 20.9 | 20.8 |
| WRs | 36.5 | 38.2 |
| TEs | 11.9 | 15.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Baltimore opened at 30% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.
Ravens win probability
Key Swings
- +23Clark 17-yd pick-six32% → 55%Q1 1:58
- −27Stafford → Kupp, 18-yd TD75% → 48%Q2 0:55
- −36Michel 1-yd TD run89% → 54%Q4 12:09
- +23Tucker 34-yd FG66% → 89%Q4 4:30
- −74Stafford → Beckham, 7-yd TD>99% → 26%Q4 0:57
Swing in Ravens win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Rams | Measure | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Plays | 69 |
| 64% | Pass rate | 54% |
| 8.3 | Yds / dropback | 4.4 |
| 3.6 | Yds / carry | 5.2 |
| 3/9 | Third downs | 4/14 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 13 fewer plays but gained 3.9 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- LAR Higbee 26% · Kupp 20% · Beckham 20%
- BAL Bateman 34% · Brown 28% · Andrews 21%
Possession Results
| Result | LAR | BAL |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 0 |
| Field goals | 0 | 4 |
| Punts | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
BAL turnover edge: +1
- The Ravens opened the scoring on their third possession, a 15-play, 91-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL | Q1 15:00 | 7 | 35 | 4:27 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 10:33 | 11 | 58 | 4:57 | Missed FG |
| BAL | Q1 5:36 | 3 | 4 | 2:05 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 3:31 | 3 | 8 | 1:33 | Interception |
| LAR | Q1 1:58 | 8 | 33 | 4:17 | Interception |
| BAL | Q2 12:41 | 15 | 91 | 9:00 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 3:41 | 5 | 22 | 1:48 | Punt |
| BAL | Q2 1:53 | 3 | 14 | 0:24 | Interception |
| LAR | Q2 1:29 | 3 | 29 | 0:34 | Touchdown |
| BAL | Q2 0:55 | 9 | 51 | 0:53 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 0:02 | 1 | -1 | 0:02 | End of half |
| LAR | Q3 15:00 | 7 | 55 | 3:55 | Fumble |
| BAL | Q3 11:05 | 14 | 52 | 6:23 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q3 4:42 | 3 | 9 | 1:54 | Punt |
| BAL | Q3 2:48 | 3 | -1 | 1:51 | Punt |
| LAR | Q3 0:57 | 7 | 55 | 3:48 | Touchdown |
| BAL | Q4 12:09 | 12 | 59 | 7:39 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q4 4:30 | 9 | 75 | 3:33 | Touchdown |
| BAL | Q4 0:57 | 7 | 3 | 0:57 | Fumble |
About these numbers
The Ravens' interception touchdown is counted as a Rams interception, not as a Ravens possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Rams vs Ravens Head-to-Head
The Rams and Ravens first met in 1996 and have played 10 times since.
- All-time series
- 6–4Ravens lead, 10 meetings since 1996
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Rams win
- 27–101999
- Largest Ravens win
- 45–62019
Since 2021
2–1 Rams lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. LAR = Rams win, BAL = Ravens win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 6 Rams at Ravens, 2025 Wk 6 recap LAR 17 BAL 3 LAR W
- 2023 Wk 14 Rams at Ravens, 2023 Wk 14 recap BAL 37 LAR 31 BAL W
- 2021 Wk 17 Rams at Ravens LAR 20 BAL 19 LAR W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Rams | Stat | Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 8-9 |
| 27.1 | Points per game | 22.8 |
| 372.1 | Yards per game | 378.8 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 21.9 | Points allowed per game | 23.1 |
| 344.9 | Yards allowed per game | 363.4 |
Rams vs Ravens Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAR −7Rams failed to cover by 6
- Total
- 46.5Under: 39 points scored (by 7.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 26.8 | 20 | −6.8 |
| Ravens | 19.8 | 19 | −0.8 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 8–8
- Over/under
- 8–7–1
- ATS as favorite
- 6–8
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS on the road
- 4–5
Baltimore Ravens
- Against the spread
- 8–8
- Over/under
- 8–8
- ATS as favorite
- 3–7
- ATS as underdog
- 5–1
- ATS at home
- 5–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Rams and Ravens in Fantasy
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Rams vs Ravens Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Rams vs Ravens Week 17 game?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Baltimore Ravens 20–19 in Week 17 of the 2021 season. The game was played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, on January 2, 2022. See the Rams' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Rams vs Ravens?
The final score was Rams 20, Ravens 19. The Ravens led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 13, Ravens 6.
What happened in the Rams vs Ravens game?
Los Angeles erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Baltimore 13–6 after the break to win 20–19. The Rams finished with a 373–327 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play. Cooper Kupp led all players with 6 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. The Rams committed 3 turnovers, the Ravens 2.
What was the game-winning score in Rams vs Ravens?
Matthew Stafford's 7-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. with 0:57 left in the fourth quarter gave the Rams a 20–19 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Ravens?
Cooper Kupp led the game with 21.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 17, on 6 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Sony Michel was next with 18.9 (RB14). See Cooper Kupp's 2021 game log.
Who led Rams vs Ravens in passing, rushing and receiving?
Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 26 of 35 for 309 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Devonta Freeman (BAL) led in rushing with 14 carries for 76 yards. Cooper Kupp (LAR) led in receiving with 6 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Cooper Kupp score against the Ravens?
Cooper Kupp scored 21.5 points in PPR leagues, 18.5 in half-PPR and 15.5 in standard scoring against the Ravens in Week 17 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. He drew 20% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Ravens?
Cooper Kupp outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.5 PPR points on 11.8 xFP (+9.7). Hollywood Brown fell furthest short, with 3.8 points on 13.5 xFP (−9.7). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Rams come back to beat the Ravens?
The Rams' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Matthew Stafford's 7-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Matthew Stafford's 7-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Ravens?
The Ravens won the turnover battle 3–2: the Rams gave the ball away 3 times and the Ravens 2 times. The Rams won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Rams vs Ravens record?
The Ravens lead the all-time series 6–4 across 10 meetings since 1996.
When did the Rams and Ravens last play before this game?
Before Week 17 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on November 25, 2019, when the Ravens beat the Rams 45–6.
What was the closing spread for Rams vs Ravens?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −7, making the Los Angeles Rams 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 26.8 points for the Rams and 19.8 for the Ravens.
Did Rams vs Ravens go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 39 points, 7.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Rams vs Ravens?
The Ravens covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Rams −7. The final margin was 1 point.