The Baltimore Ravens won their 5th straight video game Monday night, travelling past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31.
The Buccaneers raced out to a 10-0 lead in the very first quarter before the Ravens scored the next 34 points. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson tossed for 5 goals.
Baker Mayfield began hot for Tampa Bay, finishing 8 of his very first 9 passes for 101 backyards and a rating. He tossed 2 interceptions in the very first half that led to 10 Baltimore points, and the Bucs’ offense might never ever regain its kind.
The Ravens’ offense, on the other hand, was dominant.
In addition to Jackson’s 281 lawns passing, the group included 244 lawns hurrying on 30 brings– an 8.1 yards-per-carry average. Derrick Henry was unstoppable, running for 169 lawns on just 15 brings– consisting of an 81-yard rumble in the 3rd quarter that established Jackson’s 4th goal.
Baltimore balanced 9.4 backyards per play even after it trotted out its backups for its last ownership.
The Buccaneers not just lost the video game; they likewise lost several essential factors.
After having actually been restricted in practice throughout the week with a hamstring injury, receiver Mike Evans appeared to intensify it in the very first half. He hopped off the field, went to the locker space and never ever returned after he dropped a pass in completion zone in the 2nd quarter.
And in the 4th quarter– with the video game basically out of hand– receiver Chris Godwin was hauled off with an air cast on his left leg with only 43 seconds left. Godwin sustained the injury as Tampa Bay attempted to install a resurgence tracking by 10 points with less than a minute to go and no timeouts.
The Ravens enhanced to 5-2, equaling the Pittsburgh Steelers to stay connected for top place in the AFC North.
After a 3-1 start, the Buccaneers have actually lost 2 of their last 3 to be up to 4-3.
Ravens beat Bucs 41-31 on roadway
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens may have simply strengthened their area as the NFL’s finest group. Jackson tossed for 281 backyards and 5 goals as Baltimore travelled to a 41-31 win versus Tampa Bay that wasn’t as close as ball game revealed.
The Ravens’ vaunted hurrying attack was really outshined by their death. Jackson linked in the end zone with tight end Mark Andrews (two times), Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.
To make matters worse, the Buccaneers saw both of their leading 2 receivers– Mike Evans and Chris Godwin– entrust to possibly major injuries.
Baltimore enhanced to 5-2 (with 5 straight wins) while Tampa Bay dropped to 4-3.
Chris Godwin is injured
The Bucs are tracking by 10 points without any timeouts and with under 2 minutes to go, however they still have their beginners on the field.
And it simply backfired in a significant method.
Receiver Chris Godwin is on the field in severe discomfort, with an injury the ESPN broadcast chose not to reveal the replay of.
Tampa Bay’s night simply went from bad to dreadful.
Goal, Buccaneers
7 plays after recuperating an onside kick, the Bucs have actually scored another goal.
Rachaad White topped the 52-yard drive with a 23-yard reception for a rating.
Baltimore leads 41-31.
Bucs recuperate onside kick!
Cool play, however we require a minimum of another goal and another healing before we begin taking this return seriously.
Bucs score once again
The Bucs went 70 backyards in 9 plays, scoring a goal on a Bucky Irving one-yard run.
Tampa Bay is now losing 41-24. Hardly ever have the post-touchdown cannons sounded so unfortunate.
Goal, Ravens!
After 8 points from the Bucs, the Ravens marched 70 plays in 8 lawns to uphold their lead.
Derrick Henry had a 39-yard work on the drive before capturing a 13-yard pass from Lamar Jackson for ball game. It’s Jackson’s 5th goal toss of the night.
Baltimore leads 41-18.
Goal, Buccaneers!
The Bucs benefit from the Lamar Jackson fumble and score a goal 5 plays later on. Rachaad White got ball game through an 11-yard screen pass.
Tampa Bay transformed a two-point effort, and it’s now a 34-18 Ravens lead.
Do the Bucs have sufficient time to come back? Baltimore will take control of with 11 minutes and 24 seconds to go.
Buccaneers recuperate fumble!
An in reverse go by Lamar Jackson was recuperated by Zyon McCollum and he dragged a number of protectors into completion zone for a goal … however replay revealed he was really down by contact when he recuperated the ball.
Still, the Buccaneers have the football with a possibility to cut into a 24-point deficit.
End of 3rd: Ravens 34, Buccaneers 10
Baltimore is up by 24 as we head to the 4th.
The Bucs offense has actually broken down after beginning the video game hot. The Ravens are controling in spite of apparently devoting a charge every other play.
The only intrigue left in this one is if Lamar Jackson contributes to his passing goal overall. He’s presently at 4.
Ravens include another goal
After an 81-yard run by Derrick Henry got them inside the 10, the Ravens went all out on 4th-and-3 and Lamar Jackson tossed his 4th goal pass of the video game.
This is now a blowout. Baltimore leads 34-10.
Bucs punt after sack
It’s going from bad to even worse for the Buccaneers.
After one initially down, Tampa Bay lost 4 lawns on its next 3 plays and punted.
The Ravens will take control of by themselves 8 after the punt.
Goal, Ravens!
Their umpteenth holding charge didn’t keep back the Ravens.
Less than a minute after a missed out on Bucs basket, Lamar Jackson discovered Rashod Bateman for a 49-yard goal bomb, their 2nd deep connection of the video game.
Baltimore now leads 27-10.
Marlon Humphrey is OUT
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has 2 interceptions this evening, however he’ll miss out on the remainder of the video game after harming his knee while making the 2nd one.
Bucs DOINK basket
The Buccaneers still route 20-10 after they doink ‘d a 55-yard basket effort.
After scoring on their very first 2 drives, the Tampa Bay offense has actually had a hard time. That’s now a missed out on basket to accompany 2 turnovers.
Ravens kick once again after eventful drive
The Ravens went for 3 after a four-play drive that saw each side devote charges. A mistimed breeze likewise sent out Baltimore backwards, however the Ravens had the ability to return into variety for a Justin Tucker basket.
Baltimore leads 20-10.
Ravens choose basket after 2nd Baker choice; it’s halftime
Baltimore got all the method to Tampa Bay’s eight-yard line before 3 straight 10-yard charges moved them in the incorrect instructions.
The Ravens made it all the method back to the 10 from the 38, however chosen to kick a basket on 4th down.
The Ravens will now take a 17-10 lead into halftime, and they’ll get the kickoff to open the 3rd quarter.
Baker Mayfield chose off once again!
No concept what Baker was believing on this one.
On 3rd-and-13, Baker Mayfield chucked one up into triple protection and was rewarded with Marlon Humphrey’s 2nd interception of the video game– a remarkable handling catch.
It’s Mayfield 2nd choice in 3 passes.
Mike Evans dismissed
Bucs pass receiver Mike Evans is out with a hamstring injury. Per the ESPN broadcast, he remained in a lot discomfort he required assistance getting his shoes on.
And now the Ravens lead!
4 plays after the Baker Mayfield interception, the Ravens remain in front.
A 59-yard pass to Rashod Bateman was the emphasize of the drive.
Baltimore even had a TD recalled due to the fact that of a holding, however Lamar Jackson discovered Justice Hill on a screen pass for an 18-yard rating on the next play.
The Ravens lead 14-10.
Baker Mayfield selected off in goal line!
Oh no, Baker.
Mayfield had alllllllll day to toss on 2nd-and-goal, however in some way never ever saw Marlon Humphrey hiding in the end zone. He was selected off, and now the Bucs have no indicate reveal for what was their 3rd straight outstanding drive.
The Ravens take control of routing 10-7.
Mike Evans gets hamstring after dropping goal
Bucs receiver Mike Evans decreased and seemed in a fair bit of discomfort after dropping what would have been a goal pass.
It was an ideal toss from Baker that was visited the generally sure-handed Evans. The receiver got in the video game with a hamstring problem that triggered him to be restricted in practice throughout the week.
Ideally it’s not as major as it looked.
Evans hopped off the field and returned to the locker space.
Goal, Ravens!
Baltimore marches down the field with ease, requiring just 6 plays to go 70 lawns before a nine-yard goal catch by Mark Andrews.
It’s now just a 10-7 lead for the Bucs.
Bucs opt for basket in red zone
Tampa Bay’s offense continues to move the ball extremely well, however a holding charge on 3rd-and-goal erased a goal pass to Chris Godwin, and the Bucs were required to go for a basket on their newest drive.
Hard method to lose 4 points, however Tampa Bay now leads 10-0.
Baker Mayfield is currently 8 of 9 for 101 backyards.
Ravens punt after a number of very first downs
Baltimore entered Bucs area before 3 straight unfavorable plays– losing a backyard on a rush before back-to-back sacks on Lamar Jackson– pressed the Ravens back into their own side of the field.
Tampa Bay will take control of after a touchback on the punt.
Goal, Bucs!
What an opening drive from the Bucs, that included a fourth-down conversion one play before Baker Mayfield discovered Mike Evans for a 25-yard goal strike.
It’s Mayfield’s 16th TD pass of the season, and Evans’s 100th profession goal reception.
Tampa Bay leads 7-0.
We’re off!
Baker Mayfield, his league-leading 17 goals, and the Buccaneers will take the field. Their very first play from skirmish is a Baker scramble for 5 backyards.
Zay Flowers revealing prospective in 2024
The Ravens get a lots of (necessitated) credit for their hurrying attack, however passing isn’t too worn-out either. They presently rank No. 6 in the NFL with 248.3 passing backyards per video game and Zay Flowers is the leader in the air.
Through 6 video games, the shifty Flowers tops all Ravens wideouts with 401 lawns. He’s just gotten in completion zone as soon as, nevertheless, which will require to enhance if Baltimore is to compete for a Super Bowl.
Ravens coming off win in ‘Battle of the Beltway’
The Ravens beat the Commanders 30-23 in Week 6 to win their 4th straight video game because beginning season 0-2. Over that slate of video games, Baltimore if balancing 33.5 points per contest.
Versus Washington, Derrick Henry was the star. The running back had 132 lawns on the ground and 2 ratings.
Anticipate a lots of points this evening
Get ready for points. Baltimore’s 35.5 points per video game over its last 3 video games is third-best in the NFL behind just Detroit and, yes, Tampa Bay (38.0 ). Behind quarterback Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers likewise lead the league in points per play, and acquired a franchise record 594 net lawns recently in a win at New Orleans.
What to enjoy in Ravens-Bucs
The length of time will Derrick Henry’s running-back renaissance continue? Henry has actually hurried for 574 backyards in his last 4 video games alone, an overall so high it would rank 3rd amongst all NFL rushes through 6 weeks. Going on the roadway hasn’t been much of a deterrent, either. Henry is balancing 5.4 backyards per continue the roadway, where quarterback Lamar Jackson is balancing 6.2 backyards, too. It establishes a strength vs. strength match, provided the Buccaneers’ defense ranks amongst the league leaders in stopping the run by permitting 113 hurrying lawns per video game.
Rohan Nadkarni is a sports press reporter for NBC News.