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Key takeaways from first half as Ravens hold a 28-0 lead over Lions in Week 7

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The Lions entered Sunday afternoon 5-1, but we discussed whether or not Dan Campbell’s young team was ready for a massive showdown with early playoff implications.

Detroit headed to Baltimore, the talk of the NFL, but through one half of football, the Lions have been dominated on both sides of the football and trail 28-0.

Baltimore has outgained their opponent 355-97, while the Ravens hold an 18-4 advantage in first downs after controlling the ball for nine more minutes.

With the second half set to start, here are key takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Big Play Zay

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after completing a first down in the first 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)

The rookie got on the board early, taking a simple dig-route, 46 yards for his first explosive play of the game.

Odell

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Baltimore Ravens carries his son before the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Jackson’s first completion went to Odell Beckham on a creative wide receiver screen from OC Todd Monken.

Beckham had 3 catches for 35 yards in the first half.

Lamar Jackson pretty QB Keeper

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs for a first quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

After some good runs and early completions, Jackson scored the Ravens first touchdown of the day on an excellently crafted, QB sneak around the left end.

Jackson led the Ravens on a 7 play, 75 yard drive, that ate up 4:23 of clock. The quarterback was

Justin Madubuike continues to roll

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 was credited with a sack early-on, his third in the past two games.

Lamar Jackson dazzles

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Lamar Jackson scrambled 25.3 yards and bought himself 9.24 seconds of time on this TD, per NextGenStats.

Jackson now has a rushing and passing touchdown in the first quarter of a game for the first time in his career.

LeBron James noticed Lamar

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs for a first quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson was lights out in the first half, drawing the attention of Lakers star, LeBron James.

Gus Edwards

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Edwards has six carries, for 38 yards and 1 touchdown in the first half.

Ravens total dominance

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Detroit waited until 7:33 into the second quarter to get their first first down.

Baltimore scored on their first four offensive drives, and totally dominated the yardage and time of possession.

Midway through the first half, the Ravens were outgaining the Lions 325-13 in yardage.

Jared Goff

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Lions quarterback is 11-18 passing, for 99 yards, and he’s been sacked twice.

Patrick Ricard got involved

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Mark Andrews is elite

Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew is off to a monster start, logging 3 catches, for 55 yards and 1 touchdown.

Aidan Hutchinson

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Hutchinson had a quiet first half, recording just one fumble recovery and no stops.

Ravens turnover

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

After a near perfect first half, Baltiomore had their first negative play when Lamar Jackson and Justice Hill botched an exchange and the Lions recovered on their own 25.

Jackson and Hill had words afterwards.

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