After a dominant 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears for their home opener, the Detroit Lions head to M&T Bank Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. Both teams enter the matchup 1-1 and look to build on the momentum from Week 2.
Last week: The Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns for their first win of the season, 41-17. Scoring 31 points in the second half, including three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, Baltimore put up a dominant performance for their home opener.
History: In limited meetings between the two teams, Baltimore leads the all-time series over Detroit, 6-1. The Ravens won the most recent matchup in 2023 with a 38-6 victory, keeping the Lions scoreless until the fourth quarter. Detroit is looking for their first win over Baltimore since 2005.
Storyline to watch: Week 3 shapes up to be a battle of the quarterbacks with Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and Lions QB Jared Goff having the highest total QBR over the first two weeks.
Jackson leads the season with an 83.3 QBR just ahead of Goff at 82.1. Goff controlled Week 2 with a 94.0 QBR, while Jackson led Week 1 at 92.4.
Which quarterback will lead their team to victory on Monday Night Football?
Next up:
- Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on Sunday, September 28 at 1 p.m.
- Ravens travel to Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 28 at 4:25 p.m.
View photos of the starters for the Baltimore Ravens.
Head Coach: John Harbaugh
Offensive Coordinator: Todd Monken
Defensive Coordinator: Zachary Orr
Special Teams Coordinator: Chris Horton
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
WR Zay Flowers
Backed up by Tylan Wallace and LaJohntay Wester
(AP Photo/Michael Owens)
WR Rashod Bateman
Backed up by DeAndre Hopkins and Devontez Walker
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LT Ronnie Stanley
Backed up by Joseph Noteboom
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LG Andrew Vorhees
Backed up by Ben Cleveland
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C Tyler Linderbaum
Backed up by Corey Bullock
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RG Daniel Faalele
Backed up by Ben Cleveland
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RT Roger Rosengarten
Backed up by Joseph Noteboom and Carson Vinson
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TE Mark Andrews
Backed up by Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar
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QB Lamar Jackson
Backed up by Cooper Rush
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FB Patrick Ricard
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RB Derrick Henry
Backed up by Justice Hill, Rasheen Ali, and Keaton Mitchell
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DT Nnamdi Madubuike
Backed up by Aeneas Peebles
(AP Photo/Michael Owens)
NT Travis Jones
Backed up by John Jenkins
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DE Broderick Washington Jr.
Backed up by Aeneas Peebles
(AP Photo/Michael Owens)
RUSH Odafe Oweh
Backed up by Tavius Robinson and David Ojabo
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MLB Roquan Smith
Backed up by Jake Hummel and Jay Higgins IV
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WLB Trenton Simpson
Backed up by Teddye Buchanan
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SAM Kyle Van Noy
Backed up by Mike Green
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CB Nate Wiggins
Backed up by Chidobe Awuzie and Keyon Martin
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SS Kyle Hamilton
Backed up by Sanoussi Kane
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FS Malaki Starks
Backed up by Reuben Lowery III
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CB Marlon Humphrey
Backed up by Jaire Alexander and T.J. Tampa
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P/H Jordan Stout
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K Tyler Loop
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LS Nick Moore
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
KOR Rasheen Ali
Backed up by Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell, and Tylan Wallace
(AP Photo/Kara Durrette)
PR LaJohntay Wester
Backed up by Tylan Wallace
(AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Here are five Ravens' storylines to follow into Monday night's matchup:
1. Stats show Jackson is in uncharted passing territory
QB Lamar Jackson became the NFL's all-time leader in career passer rating on Sunday, dominating another game with accurate darts downfield. READ MORE
2. Ravens' rule change may be extending kickers' range
K Tyler Loop is trying to iron out experimental kickoffs. READ MORE
3. Green, young Ravens pass rushers feel ready to step up
If LB Kyle Van Noy is sidelined by his hamstring injury, rookie LB Mike Green would see a bigger role. READ MORE
4. Likely, Humphrey practicing, but three defensive starters sidelined
CB Nate Wiggins, DL Nnamdi Madubuike, and LB Kyle Van Noy are all missing from Thursday's practice. READ MORE
5. Harbaugh on wanting fans to 'make it tough' for Lions
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh addresses the media on the 'Monday Night Football' atmosphere in M&T Bank Stadium, the Detroit Lions, Nate Wiggins' status, and more. WATCH
