Quarterback Battle: When it came to comparing quarterbacks, Baltimore had the upper hand. The Ravens’ defense, leading the league in sacks, put immense pressure on Lions quarterback Jared Goff throughout the game. Goff struggled, getting sacked five times and being hit eight times. He finished with 33 completions out of 53 attempts, gaining 284 yards with no touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 68.4.
In contrast, Lamar Jackson had a near-perfect performance. He completed 21 out of 27 passes for 357 yards, throwing three touchdowns. This outstanding display earned him a rating of 155.8. Jackson also showcased his rushing skills, carrying the ball nine times for 36 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown.
A Game-Changing Play: The highlight of the game was Jackson’s first touchdown pass. It exemplified his ability to elude defenders and make remarkable throws. On a crucial 3rd and 3 play at the Lions’ 12-yard line, Jackson skillfully evaded the rushing defenders and escaped the pocket to the right. With ten seconds to throw, he launched the ball across his body, connecting with wide receiver Nelson Agholor in the back of the end zone. This spectacular play gave Baltimore a 14-0 lead and set the tone for the rest of the game.
Key Stat: Coming into the game, the Lions had the best rushing defense in the NFL, allowing an average of only 64.7 yards per game.
However, the Ravens managed to break through, rushing for 146 yards and extending their streak of consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards to 22. Baltimore’s offense was dominant, averaging an impressive 9.1 yards per play on Sunday.
Injury Report: Rookie running back Mohamed Ibrahim suffered a hip injury and was carted off the field during the third quarter. As a result, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez also left the game in the second half due to an ankle injury and did not return. Additionally, wide receiver Kalif Raymond appeared to experience cramping after a punt return, forcing him to leave the game in the fourth quarter.
Upcoming Game: The Ravens’ next matchup is against the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) on October 30th at 8:15 p.m. ET, taking place on Monday night.
Denial of responsibility! Vigour Times is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
