The Ravens were overwhelming favorites but outsmarted themselves and had costly turnovers in a 22-19 loss to the Colts at M&T Bank Stadium.
Baltimore had multiple chances to win the game before overtime and had legendary kicker Justin Tucker fall just short on a potential game-winning 61-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation.
Buy Ravens TicketsColts kicker Matt Gay outplayed Tucker, setting an NFL record with four field goals of 50-plus yards, including the 53-yard game-winner.
Gardner Minshew was 27-44 passing, for 227 yards and one passing touchdown in relief of Anthony Richardson, who missed the game with a concussion.
The Ravens offense stalled in the overtime period, gaining just 11 yards on two conservative overtime possessions, and went for it on fourth-down in their territory with more than enough time on the clock.
Baltimore turned the ball over on downs after a non-pass interference call on rookie Zay Flowers on fourth-and-3 with 3:25 to go.
With the Ravens set to start preparation on the Browns, here are takeaways and observations of the loss.
Zay Flower is consistent
Another start for rookie wideout Zay Flowers produced another 6+ catch outing, proving that the former Boston College star is unphased by the show.
Flowers had eight catches for 48 yards on ten targets.
Lamar Jackson
Sunday marked Jackson’s first 100-yard rushing game since Week 3 of last season against New England.
LAMAR HAS ANOTHER.
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Justin Tucker Mr. Reliable was slightly short
With his 50-yard FG, Justin Tucker now has 58 field goals from 50 and beyond. That’s the second-most in NFL history.
This marked the 58th career field goal of 50+ yards for @jtuck9, tying Sebastian Janikowski for the 2nd-most in @NFL history.
Only Matt Prater (72 entering today) has more. https://t.co/JpvxLIQBsK
— NFL345 (@NFL345) September 24, 2023
He would be evenutally be overshadowed by Matt Gay, who nailed five field goals in the upset win.
Brandon Stephens
The talented cornerback had 10 tackles and two passes defended in another strong outing.
Jadeveon Clowney
Clowney quietly finished the afternoon with 3 tackles, one half a sack, and two quarterback hits.
Gus Edwards concussion
Edwards finished with 11 carries for 51 yards, but will add to the Ravens growing injury list.
RB Gus Edwards is being evaluated for a concussion.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 24, 2023
Gus Bradley
The Colts veteran defensive coordinator let Lamar Jackson have some plays underneath and on the ground as a runner, but his gameplan of limiting explosive plays worked to perfection.
Not the way Lamar Jackson wins football games. Colts put the lid on Baltimore today. Didn’t back them off once. Not a single pass traveled 30 yards in the air. Ben Roethlisberger looking map. pic.twitter.com/A1q37P2qv4
— Spencer N. Schultz (@ravens4dummies) September 24, 2023
