The Baltimore Ravens showcased their offensive firepower in a thrilling 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. Lamar Jackson led the way with an impressive five touchdown passes, marking a career high and bolstering his case for MVP. After a slow start that had Baltimore trailing 10-0, Jackson turned things around with a series of deep strikes, including a 49-yard touchdown to Rashod Bateman and two short scoring passes to tight end Mark Andrews.
Ravens’ Dominant Second Half and Key Moments
Baltimore’s comeback was sparked by Marlon Humphrey, who intercepted Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in the end zone, stopping a scoring drive and setting up a Ravens touchdown on the next possession. The Ravens scored 34 unanswered points, including a key fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Jackson to Derrick Henry, who also contributed 169 rushing yards. Tampa Bay’s offense found some momentum in the final minutes, but the Ravens’ defense held strong despite injuries to key players.
Key Highlights:
- Lamar Jackson: Five touchdown passes, 281 passing yards, no interceptions.
- Derrick Henry: 169 rushing yards, one receiving touchdown.
- Rachaad White (TB): Scored in the fourth quarter, adding a late spark for Tampa.
The win improves Baltimore’s record to 5-2 as they remain a top contender in the AFC, while the Buccaneers face a challenging road ahead, especially with injuries to wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
