In a matchup between two of the best teams in their respective conferences, the Ravens fell to the Eagles, 24-19, at M&T Bank Stadium.
Baltimore led by two-possessions early, but the Eagles responded by holding the Ravens offense in check and put the game away with a Saquon Barkley touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Here's how it happened:
Turning Point
The Ravens controlled the ball for most of the third quarter, but they had nothing to show for it. Justin Tucker missed a 47-yard field goal and on the ensuing possession missed a 53-yarder.
The misses kept the Eagles ahead by two, and a 25-yard fourth quarter touchdown from Barkley gave Philadelphia a nine-point lead.
Top Play
Leading by three in the first quarter, Lamar Jackson put his trust and Mark Andrews, and Andrews delivered.
On first-and-goal, Jackson threw a pass between multiple defenders to Andrews, who used his strong hands for a leaping 14-yard touchdown reception to give the Ravens a nine-point lead.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Ravens (9:21): Justin Tucker 34-yard field goal | 3-0, Ravens |
| Ravens (3:49): Mark Andrews 14-yard pass from Lamar Jackson, extra point no good | 9-0, Ravens | |
| 2nd Quarter | Eagles (8:04): Dallas Godert 17-yard pass from Jalen Hurts | 9-7, Ravens |
| Eagles (2:00): Jalen Hurts 1-yard run | 14-9, Eagles | |
| Ravens (:03): Justin Tucker 50-yard field goal | 14-12, Eagles | |
| 4th Quarter | Eagles (7:56): Saquon Barkley 25-yard run | 21-12, Eagles |
| Eagles (1:03): Jake Elliott 35-yard field goal | 24-12, Eagles | |
| Ravens (:03) Isaiah Likely 11-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 24-19, Eagles |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Lamar Jackson (23-for-36, 237 yards, 2 TDs) | Jalen Hurts (19-of-30, 118 yards, 1 TD) |
| Receiving Leader | Zay Flowers (3 catches, 74 yards) | A.J. Brown (5 catches, 66 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Derrick Henry (19 carries, 82 yards) | Saquon Barkley (23 carries, 107 yards, 1 TD) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers Forced | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 33:51 | 26:09 |
| Total Yards | 372 | 252 |
| Penalties | 4 for 20 yards | 8 for 55 yards |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 6-for-15 | 4-for-12 |
| 1st Downs | 24 | 17 |
Stock Watch
WR Zay Flowers
Flowers got going early, catching a 40-yard pass on the opening drive and a 20-yard catch on the next possession. Flowers continued his strong second season, bringing in three passes for 74 yards.
TE Mark Andrews
Andrews had Baltimore's first touchdown of the game, and the reception was the 47th touchdown of his career, tying Jamal Lewis for the most scores in Ravens history. Andrews had another impressive leaping grab on third-and-8, hauling in a 23-yard reception. Andrews finished with five catches for 60 yards. Andrews and Jackson did miss a chance for a touchdown on the Ravens' opening drive.
K Justin Tucker
Tucker's difficult season continued Sunday as he missed two field goals and an extra point. The first two kicks missed wide left and the third missed to the right –his first miss to that side this season. Sunday was Tucker's first game with three misses in his career.
Up Next
The Ravens have a bye in Week 14, the team's latest since 2000. It comes at an ideal time, as the Ravens have to come back to play three games in 10 days – at the Giants (Dec. 15), vs. the Steelers (Dec. 21), and at the Texans (Dec. 25).
Baltimore is now one and a half games back of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the AFC North lead. The Steelers won a shootout, 44-38, over the Bengals and will play the Cleveland Browns in Week 14.
