Late for Work: Ravens' Loss to Lions Was 'Uncharacteristic'

The Baltimore Ravens hosted the Detroit Lions in a Monday Night Football game, marking the first such event in Baltimore in four years. Despite the Ravens' historical strength in home prime-time games, the Lions secured a 38-30 victory, dropping the Ravens to a 1-2 record for the second consecutive year.

The Lions dominated the game, particularly through their running attack. Running back David Montgomery scored a crucial 31-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, finishing with a career-high 151 rushing yards and leading Detroit to 224 total rushing yards. The Ravens' defense, missing key players like Nnamdi Madubuike and Kyle Van Noy, struggled immensely, allowing long touchdown drives of 98 and 96 yards without recording any sacks or turnovers.

Offensively, the Ravens faced significant challenges. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was sacked seven times and faced constant pressure, while the offensive line was overpowered, contributing to a failed goal-line sequence where Baltimore could not score from the 1-yard line. Running back Derrick Henry fumbled for the third consecutive game, highlighting the team's struggles in critical moments.

Analysts noted the uncharacteristic performance, with the Lions exposing deep weaknesses in the Ravens' run defense and pass rush. Statistics revealed the Ravens allowed 156 yards on runs between the tackles, the second-most by any defense this season, and Jared Goff operated without being sacked, ending Baltimore's NFL-best streak of 57 games with at least one sack.