Takeaways and observations from Ravens 20-10 win over Chargers on SNF

The Ravens are 9-3 and living the Hollywood life after a 20-10 beatdown of the Los Angeles Chargers that wasn’t as close as the score indicated.

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Baltimore’s defense was dominant, holding the Chargers to 279 yards of offense on 69 plays. Justin Herbert and company went 7-15 on third downs and 1-2 in the red zone.

With the team getting much-needed rest on the bye week, we’re looking at the takeaways and observations from Sunday night’s win.

Keaton Mitchell is explosive

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Keaton Mitchell #34 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against Asante Samuel Jr. #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Keaton Mitchell is quickly establishing himself as the most talented running back on the Ravens roster.

Go off @_KeatonMitchell🔥

Tune in on NBC! pic.twitter.com/Lle8ohyPnD

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 27, 2023

Kyle Van Noy

Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Van Noy had 3 tackles on the evening, and this one spectacular pass defended.

.@KVN_03 got hops 🐰

Tune in on NBC!
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 27, 2023

Chargers pulling out the trick plays

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

It didn’t secure the win, but shows how desperate the Chargers were to initiate any efficient offense.

This was like something out of the recess yard. 😲 pic.twitter.com/FKdmaW1ru3

— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 27, 2023

Ravens defense forcing turnovers

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Brent Urban #97 of the Baltimore Ravens recovers a fumble against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Baltimore forced three early fumbles and recovered them all for the Ravens defense.

Ravens pass catchers

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch Deane Leonard #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Filling in for Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely had 4 catches for 40 yards, while Odell Beckham had 3 catches for 34 yards, and Rashod Bateman had 2 catches for 21 yards.

Arthur Maulet shows up

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Maulet had 1 tackle, 1 pass defended and 1 QB hit while disrupting in the slot.