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The Detroit Lions went into Baltimore on Monday evening and got here away with a high-scoring victory, 38-30, over the Ravens.
The Lions moved to 2-1, whereas the Ravens are actually 1-2 after faltering late on this recreation.
Being that these are two of probably the most explosive offenses within the NFL to start out the brand new yr, it was anticipated to be a shootout at M&T Bank Stadium, and that’s precisely what soccer followers received from the Ravens and Lions.
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Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions celebrates scoring a landing towards the Baltimore Ravens throughout the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
It was Detroit getting on the board first with its opening drive, going 11 performs and 67 yards with Jahmyr Gibbs discovering the tip zone for the primary time on the evening with a one-yard run. But the Ravens’ opening-drive script was even higher due to their Pro Bowl operating again.
Derrick Henry, who had simply 23 yards dashing within the win over the Cleveland Browns final week, broke that mark with a 28-yard landing run to even the rating after the additional level.
After punts by each groups on their subsequent drives, the Lions discovered themselves on their very own two-yard line late within the first quarter. Baltimore hoped to make it a fast punt given the circumstances, however Detroit was merely higher on the line of scrimmage as they stayed true to the run recreation and managed to go 98 yards in 18 performs for a landing.
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It was David Montgomery, Gibbs’ counterpart within the backfield, punching it in to cap a drive that took slightly below 11 minutes of first-half clock off the board to make it 14-7.
It appeared momentum would completely be on the Lions’ sideline, particularly after having the ability to cease the Ravens close to the purpose line on 4 tries to get a turnover on downs. However, Lamar Jackson and firm had been capable of tie issues at 14 apiece with 24 seconds left within the second quarter after Rashod Bateman was discovered extensive open within the entrance of the tip zone.
As the second half started, Baltimore received proper to work, going 11 performs and 73 yards the place Jackson threw a seed to tight finish Mark Andrews for the landing lead. But identical to within the first half, Detroit had the reply with a landing of their very own, as Goff positioned the ball completely to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was streaking down the correct sideline into the tip zone.
David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions runs the ball towards the Baltimore Ravens throughout the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
At 21 apiece getting into the fourth quarter, and each offenses clearly clicking, this recreation felt prefer it was going to return right down to the wire. The Lions received their lead again after a gadget play on fourth-and-1 from the Baltimore four-yard line, as St. Brown flipped it again to Gibbs for the rating.
The Ravens had been capable of get a subject purpose and a well timed punt, as they’d 8:31 left within the fourth quarter and a four-point deficit to beat. But Henry fumbled on the primary play, as Aidan Hutchinson punched the ball out from behind.
Luckily, a facemask penalty by a Lions offensive lineman stalled a possible game-sealing drive, with Detroit pressured to have Jake Bates nail a subject purpose to get their seven-point lead again.
Jackson and the Ravens wanted one other answering rating, however the Lions’ protection was relentless and compelled a three-and-out because the defensive entrance simply saved getting Jackson right down to the turf – one thing we’re definitely not used to seeing.
The Lions had been capable of sack Jackson seven instances, with Al-Quadin Muhammad getting 2.5, whereas Hutchinson, Derrick Barnes, Trevor Nowaske and Jack Campbell every tallied one.
Detroit had the chance to seal their victory after forcing the punt, they usually didn’t simply get crucial first downs. Montgomery, who led the sport with 151 yards dashing on 12 carries went 31 yards to the home to make it a 38-24 recreation.
The Lions additionally went for it on fourth down the play previous to the rating, with Goff putting one other nice go for St. Brown to not solely maintain the drive going, however not give Jackson the ball at midfield. Goff completed the sport 20-of-28 for 202 yards with St. Brown main the Lions with 77 yards on seven catches.
Detroit additionally had 225 dashing yards, with Gibbs going for 67 on 22 carries whereas additionally catching 5 passes for 32 yards.
Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions celebrates after a landing throughout an NFL soccer recreation towards the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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For the Ravens, they’d a landing drive with simply seconds left on the clock, but it surely was too little too late in the long run.
Jackson completed 21-of-27 for 288 yards with three landing passes, two of which going to Andrews who led the sport with 91 receiving yards on six catches. Henry was held to only 50 yards on 12 carries as effectively.
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