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Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
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Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Date
December 31, 2000
Kickoff
04:00 PM ET
01:00 PM PT
Score
DEN 3 — BAL 24 F

Stadium

Capacity: 71,008

Inaugurated: 01/01/1998

Broadcast

Announcers

Greg Gumbel (PBP), Phil Simms (color)

Summary

The Baltimore Ravens' legendary defense announced its arrival on the playoff stage, dominating the Denver Broncos 21-3 at PSINet Stadium. Baltimore's suffocating defense held Denver to just 177 total yards and forced four turnovers, including three interceptions. The Ravens' vaunted unit, led by linebacker Ray Lewis and featuring defensive stars like Sam Adams and Rod Woodson, completely neutralized the Broncos' offensive attack. Quarterback Trent Dilfer managed the game efficiently for Baltimore, throwing for 190 yards and a touchdown while the Ravens' defense did the rest. Denver's only points came on a Jason Elam field goal in the second quarter. This convincing victory launched Baltimore's remarkable playoff run that would culminate in a Super Bowl XXXV championship, with the defense allowing just 23 points in four playoff games.

Expected Points Summary

DEN
Total-18.00
Off-26.99
Def4.53
ST2.81
BAL
Total18.00
Off-4.53
Def26.99
ST-2.81

Team Stats

Stat DEN BAL
First Downs 9 13
Rush-Yds-TDs 18-42-0 38-122-2
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT 18-38-178-0-1 9-15-130-1-0
Sacked-Yards 5-43 2-12
Net Pass Yards 135 118
Total Yards 177 240
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0
Turnovers 1 0
Penalties-Yards 6-33 4-30
Third Down Conv. 3-16 4-14
Fourth Down Conv. 1-3 0-0
Time of Possession 27:37 32:23

Expected Points Detail

DEN
Offense
Pass: -15.99
Rush: -9.67
TO: -3.77
Defense
Pass: -3.25
Rush: 6.45
TO: 0.00
Returns
KO: -2.80
KR: 2.96
P: 1.65
PR: 0.78
FG/XP: 0.22
BAL
Offense
Pass: 3.25
Rush: -6.45
TO: 0.00
Defense
Pass: 15.99
Rush: 9.67
TO: 3.77
Returns
KO: -2.96
KR: 2.80
P: -0.78
PR: -1.65
FG/XP: -0.22

Officials

Referee Larry Nemmers
Umpire Bob Wagner
Head Linesman Tony Veteri
Line Judge Ron Phares
Back Judge Richard Reels
Side Judge Doug Toole
Field Judge Steve Zimmer

Boxscore Team Stats

Stat DEN BAL
First Downs 9 13
Rush-Yds-TDs 18-42-0 38-122-2
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT 18-38-178-0-1 9-15-130-1-0
Sacked-Yards 5-43 2-12
Net Pass Yards 135 118
Total Yards 177 240
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0
Turnovers 1 0
Penalties-Yards 6-33 4-30
Third Down Conv. 3-16 4-14
Fourth Down Conv. 1-3 0-0
Time of Possession 27:37 32:23

Scoring Summary

Q Team Detail Score
2 Ravens Jamal Lewis 1 yard rush (Matt Stover kick) 0-7
— Broncos Jason Elam 31 yard field goal 3-7
— Ravens Shannon Sharpe 58 yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Matt Stover kick) 3-14
3 Ravens Jamal Lewis 27 yard rush (Matt Stover kick) 3-21

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