After going down by 10 in the first quarter, it was all Baltimore the rest of the way.
The Ravens scored 34 unanswered points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on their way to a 41-31 win on “Monday Night Football.”
Lamar Jackson threw for five touchdowns as Baltimore won its fifth game in a row after starting 0-2.
Here’s how it happened:
Turning Point
When the Ravens needed a play, Marlon Humphrey delivered. Twice.
With the Buccaneers threatening to take a second 10-point early lead, Humphrey drifted to the back of the end zone and jumped a pass from Baker Mayfield for the interception. It completely shifted the momentum as the Ravens scored on their next drive, but Humphrey wasn’t done.
On Tampa Bay’s ensuing possession, Humphrey pinned a third down pass on his helmet for another interception. This time, it led to a Justin Tucker field goal and gave the Ravens a 17-10 lead at halftime.
Humphrey has dropped some picks in past year, but his hands have been sticky this season with a career-high four interceptions already.
On his second interception, Humphrey went down with a knee injury and did not return.
Top Play
The big plays just kept coming for Baltimore.
After a Rashod Bateman 59-yard catch and run in the first half, Jackson delivered a perfect throw to Bateman for a 49-yard touchdown to put Baltimore ahead 27-10 in the third quarter.
On Baltimore’s next offensive play, Derrick Henry rumbled for 81 yards down the left sideline, setting up Andrews’ second score of the game. Henry also added a 39-yard run later in the game.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Buccaneers: (10:27) Mike Evans 25-yard pass from Baker Mayfield | 7-0, Buccaneers |
| Buccaneers: (:02) Chase McLaughlin 23-yard field goal | 10-0, Buccaneers | |
| 2nd Quarter | Ravens: (12:29) Mark Andrews 9-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 10-7, Buccaneers |
| Ravens: (4:23) Justice Hill 18-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 14-10, Ravens | |
| Ravens: (:04) Justin Tucker 28-yard field goal | 17-10, Ravens | |
| 3rd Quarter | Ravens: (12:20) Justin Tucker 52-yard field goal | 20-10, Ravens |
| Ravens: (7:25) Rashod Bateman 49-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 27-10, Ravens | |
| Ravens: (2:53) Mark Andrews 4-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 34-10, Ravens | |
| 4th Quarter | Buccaneers: (11:24) Rachaad White 11-yard pass from Baker Mayfield, the two-point attempt is good | 34-18, Ravens |
| Ravens: (6:32) Derrick Henry 13-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 41-18, Ravens | |
| Buccaneers: (3:39) Bucky Irving 1-yard run, two-point conversion no good | 41-24, Ravens | |
| Buccaneers: (1:58) Rachaad White 23-yard pass from Baker Mayfield | 41-31, Ravens |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Buccaneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Lamar Jackson (281 yards, 5 TDs) | Baker Mayfield (370 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs) |
| Receiving Leader | Rashod Bateman (4 catches, 121 yards, 1 TD) | Cade Otton (8 catches, 100 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Derrick Henry (15 carries, 169 yards) | Rachaad White (10 carries, 40 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Buccaneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers Forced | 2 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Buccaneers | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 24:55 | 35:05 |
| Total Yards | 508 yards | 481 yards |
| Penalties | 9 for 85 yards | 8 for 75 yards |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 3-for-8 | 11-for-17 |
| 1st Downs | 22 | 28 |
Stock Watch
QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson did virtually everything right Monday night. The reigning MVP went 17-of-22 for 281 yards and five passing scores and no interceptions as Baltimore’s offense continues to roll. Jackson completed passes to eight different receivers and added 52 yards on the ground as the Ravens scored 40 points for the first time this season.
WR Rashod Bateman
Bateman may have had his best game as a pro Monday night. He had two splash plays, including a long touchdown, on his way to a career-high 121 yards. Bateman is finally healthy and his chemistry with Jackson continues to grow in his fourth season.
CB Marlon Humphrey
Humphrey’s two interceptions completely flipped the game and helped a Ravens defense that was struggling to start the game. Despite only playing the first half, he was Baltimore’s most valuable player on defense.
TE Mark Andrews
Andrews passed Todd Heap for the most receiving touchdowns in franchise history and added another score as he continues to heat up after a slow start. Andrews finished with four catches for 41 yards, including a beautiful toe-tap grab along the sideline.
RB Derrick Henry
Henry had a slow first half for his standards but came on in a big way with his 81-yard gain in the third quarter. He added another chunk play, running for 39 yards and added a receiving touchdown.
Up Next
The Ravens stay on the road, traveling to Cleveland for their second AFC North game of the season. The Browns are 1-6 and just lost starting quarterback Deshaun Watson for the season with a torn Achillies. It will either be second year pro Dorian Thompson-Robinson or veteran Jameis Winston starting against Baltimore.