The first half of football on Monday between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles was spectacular. Revenge won this game with its strategy one after the other. And it is still in the lead.
Key Highlights
John Harbaugh’s Aggressive Call:
Just two minutes before your time, the Ravens coach made a great and very risky move. He decided to go to 4th and One at the 16 yard line, and in the middle of that tight end Mark Andrews took the snap and made a two-man play and secured the first down. That was just the beginning.
Ravens Back-to-Back Touchdowns: Derrick Henry’s Impact: After a slow start in the first few drives, Derrick Henry activated the offense. In a 70 yard drive, Henry covered 44 yards which ended on Lamar Jackson’s 10th dressing touchdown. The score became 10-7 with ISI.
Late Drive Magic: Before half time, the Ravens covered 93 yards in just 8 plays. Batman caught Lamar Jackson’s 40 yard touchdown pass and at the junction set a record for passing touchdowns in his 19th consecutive game.
Chargers’ Quick Comeback:
The Chargers brought the score to 14-13 at halftime with their kicker Cameron Dicker’s 52-yard field goal.
Player Performances
Baltimore Ravens:
Lamar Jackson: Completed 5 of 9 passes for 89 yards and a passing touchdown. Scored a 10-yard rushing touchdown.
Rashod Bateman: A big 40-yard touchdown catch.
Derrick Henry: 9 carries for 66 rushing yards and had a very impactful performance.
Mark Andrews: Converted a crucial fourth down and added 18 receiving yards.
Los Angeles Chargers:
Justin Herbert: 13-of-18 passing for 129 yards and a 5-yard rushing touchdown.
Cameron Dicker: Perfect on 42 and 52-yard field goals.
JK Dobbins: 6 carries on 40 rushing yards, but is sidelined with a knee injury.
Team Stats Comparison
Total Yards: Chargers 202, Ravens 176.
Key Players: Chargers’ Ladd McConkey contributed 41 receiving yards, and Ravens’ Zay Flowers had a big 22-yard catch.
What to expect next?
The Ravens have momentum in the second half, but the Chargers have shown they can keep the pace. Key questions for the second half:
Will JK Dobbins come back or will the Ravens have to rely more on Derrick Henry?
Will Justin Herbert give the Chargers another lead?
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