The Ravens were physical, held the Dolphins to 269 yards in the first half, and converted both red zone attempts to amass a 28-13 lead over Miami in the first half of their AFC Showdown.
Baltimore had 313 yards of total offense and one significant turnover that led to pints, while Tua Tagovalioa was 14 of 26 for 183 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT with Jaylen Waddle out of the lineup.
Miami also lost star cornerback Xavien Howard for the game with an injury.
As the second half begins, here are highlights and takeaways from the first half.
Odell and Lamar connect
Lamar Jackson & Odell Beckham Jr. (32-yd reception)
🔹 Air Distance: 47.3 yds
🔹 Sideline Distance: 0.8 yds
🔹 Completion Probability: 13.3%The completion was Lamar Jackson's most improbable of his career.#MIAvsBAL | #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/dsDLvMqhXc
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 31, 2023
Beckham had one dynamic grab, for 33-yards in the first half.
O.B.J. 😱 pic.twitter.com/PAxm9maXRq
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 31, 2023
Beckham Jr. was targeted just once in the first half.
OBJ DOING OBJ THINGS!
Tune in on CBS! pic.twitter.com/KMNdsQUM34
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 31, 2023
Gus Edwards
Gus Edwards logged another one yard score, his 13th rushing score of the season, second most in team history behind Jamal Lewis (14, 2003).
.@GodsGiftGus13 punches it in!
Tune in on CBS! pic.twitter.com/cXQ63cFkzl
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 31, 2023
Ravens secondary injured
With Kyle Hamilton and Brandon Stephens already out, Marlon Humphrey was forced to exit with an injury.
Ravens injury update: CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) is questionable to return. He remains on the sideline.
Baltimore's CBs are Ronald Darby and Rock Ya-Sin.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 31, 2023
Tyreek Hill
With Jaylen Waddle out with an injury, Hill did his part with 5 catches for 70 yards in the first half.
Could watch this connection all day 🔥 @Tua @Cheetah
📺: #MIAvsBAL on CBS
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/sFjqko01pD pic.twitter.com/2X0iNLQhLV— NFL (@NFL) December 31, 2023
Zay Flowers explosive
The rookie had another explosive first half, logging two catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in the first half.
Zay Flowers: Playmaker. pic.twitter.com/U9SmaiafEx
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2023
Isaiah Likely
Continuing his strong play, Likely had one big catch, for 35 yards and a touchdown.
PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME!@DaGorilla4 !!!!! | Tune in on CBS! pic.twitter.com/CCcZAQJoRF
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 31, 2023
Lamar Jackson
The MVP favorite was outstanding in the first half against the Dolphins 12-of-14, for 255 yards passing, 3 TDs and a perfect passer rating: 158.3.
