Instant analysis of the Ravens dominant 38-6 win over Lions in Week 7

The Lions are improving, but they’re not ready to be listed among the NFL’s elite after an embarrassing 38-6 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Lamar Jackson accounted for four total touchdowns, and the Ravens defense held Detroit to 97 yards in the a first half that saw the home team score on their first four possessions.

With Baltimore now 5-2 on the season and heading to Arizona in Week 8, here’s an instant analysis of the dominannt win.

Lamar Jackson

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is pressured by Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Jackson was almost perfect, leading Baltimore to touchdowns on its first four possessions of the first half, while going 21 of 27 for 357 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a near-perfect passer rating of 155.8.

He also ran for a touchdown, as the Ravens dominated the Detroit Lions 38-6 on Sunday in a matchup of division leaders that was lopsided from the start.

Baltimore (5-2) was up 28-0 before the NFC North-leading Lions (5-2) even managed a first down.

Mark Andrews

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) is tackled after a catch against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

The talented tight end had two tocuhdowns on the day.

Another one for @Mandrews_81 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2023

Andrews had 4 catches, for 63 yards and the two scores.

Odafe Oweh

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Oweh returned ot the lineup, and logged 3 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 QB hit.

Justin Madubuike pricing himself out

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions loses the ball as he is sacked by Justin Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Madubuike logged another sack, while the free agent to be had 3 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 QB hits.

The free agent to be could reset the defensive tackle market.

Mike MacDonald head coaching candidate

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The Lions had won four straight — all by at least 14 points — and they’d scored at least 20 points in 15 straight games, but ran into a buzzsaw on Sunday.

Baltimore held Detroit to 337 total yards, and less than 100 in the first half, while the road team went 5-16 on third down, along with Jared Goff getting sacked five times.

Geno Stone All-Pro

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Geno Stone #26 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after an interception in the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Stone bet on himself this offseason, and he currently leads the NFL in interceptions with four.

Fourth INT of the season for @GenoStone22 🔥

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2023