The Lions Roar in Baltimore: Ground Domination and Relentless Pressure
In an exciting Monday Night Football encounter, the Detroit Lions defeated the Baltimore Ravens with a score of 38-30 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Detroit team demonstrated their power with a strong ground offense and a defense that suffocated the opposing quarterback.
The Lions’ victory was based on a ground attack led by David Montgomery, who accumulated 151 yards and two touchdowns. The team, in total, ran for 224 yards and completed two offensive series that exceeded 96 yards, demonstrating their ability to advance the ball effectively.The Ravens’ quarterback, Lamar Jackson, threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, but the Lions’ defense exerted strong pressure, achieving seven sacks. In addition, the Ravens suffered a costly fumble by veteran running back Derrick Henry.
Detroit Lions (2-1)
The Lions broke a losing streak in Baltimore, where they hadn’t won or been close to victory in their previous four visits. Detroit’s offense, led by quarterback Jared Goff, showed a great performance, with running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, along with receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, scoring touchdowns. This was the tenth game in which this trio achieved at least one touchdown each, the most in NFL history for a group of teammates.
One of the most surprising performances was that of defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, who recorded 2.5 sacks, boosting Detroit’s defensive pressure.
An aspect to note is that the Lions have allowed a touchdown on the opening drive in all three games this season under new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.
A relevant fact is that Montgomery and Gibbs scored touchdowns in the same game for the eleventh time, surpassing other historical NFL duos.
Next game: vs. Cleveland Browns (Sunday)
Baltimore Ravens (1-2)
Derrick Henry, with a fumble, was a key factor in the Ravens’ defeat. Henry has fumbled in the fourth quarter in Baltimore’s two losses this season.
Defensively, the Ravens allowed long offensive drives to the Lions, something that is not new for the team. The team now has a losing record after three games for the third time in the last 18 seasons.
A fact to keep in mind is that Jackson achieved his ninth consecutive game with multiple touchdown passes, surpassing Vinny Testaverde’s record.
Mark Andrews was the most outstanding figure for the Ravens, with 6 receptions, 91 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
Jackson was sacked seven times, the most in his career.
Next game: at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday)
