Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Baltimore Ravens built an insurmountable lead in the second quarter, successfully holding off a spirited fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Tennessee Titans. Baltimore's offense exploded for 17 points in the period, creating a deficit from which the Titans ultimately could not recover.

The first quarter saw both teams trade blows, with Derrick Henry opening the scoring for Baltimore on a 5-yard rush. Tennessee quickly answered when Tony Pollard crossed the goal line from 3 yards out, tying the game at seven. However, the Ravens took firm control in the second quarter. Lamar Jackson connected with Zay Flowers for a 19-yard touchdown pass, followed by another scoring throw to Mark Andrews for 3 yards. Tyler Loop capped the offensive surge with a remarkable 64-yard field goal, sending Baltimore into halftime with a 24-7 advantage. The Titans managed only a Joey Slye 33-yard field goal in the third quarter.

Baltimore's decisive second quarter proved to be the turning point, creating a gap that Tennessee ultimately could not close. While Cam Ward distributed the ball effectively, highlighted by nine catches for 145 yards from Carnell Tate, the Titans struggled to convert those gains into touchdowns when it mattered most. Ward finished with 222 yards passing, a touchdown, and an interception, but much of that production came outside the critical second quarter. Derrick Henry's 73 rushing yards and a touchdown for the Ravens provided a steady ground attack to complement Jackson's passing game during their scoring run. The Ravens effectively shut down Tennessee's scoring opportunities for a long stretch, making their second-quarter outburst insurmountable.

Ultimately, the Ravens' ability to establish a commanding lead in the second quarter proved decisive, allowing them to withstand the Titans' late surge and secure the victory. Baltimore improves to 3-1 on the season, while Tennessee remains winless at 0-4.