Baltimore is 10-3, and back as the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC after a 37-31 win over the Rams (6-7) on Sunday in overtime at M&T Bank Stadium.
After an earlier penalty cost the Ravens points, Tylan Wallace repaid his team and the city of Baltimore will a thrilling 76 yard punt return for the win in Overtime.
After the Rams were forced to punt, Wallace put things away, sprinting up the left sideline to give the Ravens their tenth win of the season.
Lamar Jackson was dynamic, logging 316 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and 3 TDs with a 92.8 passer rating. After getting shredded in the first half, the Baltimore defense held the Rams to 11 points in the final three quarters.
With a huge matchup against Jacksonville looming, here an instant analysis of Sunday’s win.
Justin Tucker is back
Tucker was 3-3 on the day with a long of 47 yards, while nailing three extra point attempts.
Kyle Hamilton exits twice with knee injury
Hamilton finished with 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss, but his knee will be something to watch.
This was Kyle Hamilton's last play of the game. pic.twitter.com/qCtsmVV6Tf
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) December 10, 2023
Puka Nacua
The former BYU pass catcher dominated the Ravens on Sunday, including this catch that put the Rams in scoring position.
No gloves necessary for Puka Nacua on this spectacular catch ✨
🎥 @NFLpic.twitter.com/Bp7p0gNlp8
— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) December 10, 2023
Nacua logged 5 catches for 84 yards, while Cooper Kupp exploded for 115 yards and a touchdown on 8 catches.
John Harbaugh wasted time out
It didn’t cost the Ravens a win, but it was among the group of mistakes made on Sunday.
John Harbaugh threw challenge flag on that Matthew Stafford TD pass. But, because you can't challenge a scoring play, the Ravens are charged a timeout.
Baltimore now down to two timeouts, trailing 28-23 with 4:41 left in the game.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 10, 2023
Vintage Matthew Stafford
Stafford tried to will the Rams to a win, going 23-41 passing, for 294 yards and three touchdowns.
STAFFORD IN THE CLUTCH 🔥pic.twitter.com/i83UUeLQfQ
— CAA Football (@CAA_Football) December 10, 2023
Zay Flowers big moment
💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Tune in on FOX! pic.twitter.com/YFoxLnozga
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 10, 2023
Jackson hit Zay Flowers on 3rd-and-17 for a 21-yard TD and then hits Flowers for a 2-point conversion.
TWO POINT CONVERSION IS GOOD ❗❗❗❗
Tune in on FOX pic.twitter.com/Ll4YfXMrsS
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 10, 2023
The rookie finished with six catches for 60 yards and the score.
Lamar Jackson was outstanding
After a slow and ugly start, Jackson exploded in the second half, getting the Ravens a win, while putting his name back up in the MVP rankings.
Lamar Jackson vs the Rams:
🟣 316 passing yards
⚫️ 70 rushing yards
🟣 3 TDs
⚫️ 92.8 passer rating
🟣 37-31 WIN pic.twitter.com/SGA6a9Jn15— PFF (@PFF) December 10, 2023
