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It’s said that in the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight. Whoever said that never met these Detroit Lions, who are wide awake in Week 3.
Dan Campbell’s Lions were a clear underdog on Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens but marched out of the “Charm City” with a 38-30 victory. While the Ravens have been considered a clear Super Bowl contender, the Lions have been thought of as pretenders following the loss of both coordinators in the offseason.
You wouldn’t know it on Monday night, as John Morton’s offense shined and Kelvin Sheppard’s defense stole the show.
Plenty of questions were raised in Detroit after a blowout loss in Week 1. They remained after a blowout win in Week 2. Those questions will be put to rest after a dominating performance on the road in Baltimore in Week 3.
The game was tied at the end of every quarter except the fourth, but Detroit’s toughness on both sides of the ball was the difference.
Lamar Jackson struggled to find open receivers towards the end of this contest and the Lions gave him no space to run but it was Derrick Henry’s costly fumble that was a backbreaker for the second time in three weeks.
Baltimore now faces plenty of questions around its defense after falling to 1-2, with a matchup in Kansas City against the Chiefs on tap next week. As for the now 2-1 Lions, they’ll host the Cleveland Browns.
Here’s how the Monday night matchup unfolded from Baltimore. USA TODAY Sports provided live updates, highlights and more from the matchup below.
Ravens vs. Lions highlights
Ravens vs. Lions final score: Lions 38, Ravens 30
Sam LaPorta recovers the onside kick
Loop delivered a good one with a big hop, but the tight end comes up with the ball and seals the victory for the visitors.
Mark Andrews second TD keeps Baltimore alive
The Ravens aren’t going quietly into the night as Andrews gets his second touchdown of the game. They fail on the two-point try and will have to recover an onside kick to avoid falling to 1-2.
Lions 38, Ravens 30
David Montgomery with the dagger TD
The Ravens couldn’t muster up anything on their drive and the Lions ice it with their offense. Following a fourth-down conversion, Montgomery snags his second touchdown of the night to push the lead to 14 with 1:42 to go.
Lions 38, Ravens 24
Ravens-Lions score update: Baltimore defense holds, Detroit adds three
The fumble doesn’t come back to haunt Henry, too much, as the Ravens defense gets the job done. Jake Bates converts the field goal attempt from 45, but this game isn’t over yet. Baltimore is down seven with 6:35 to go.
Lions 31, Ravens 24
Derrick Henry fumbles, Lions recover
With his third fumble in as many games, Henry coughs it up immediately. Aidan Hutchinson punched it out, giving his team the ball back after Henry’s costly turnover.
Ravens get the stop
Baltimore gets exactly what it needed after the field goal. Detroit goes three-and-out, sending the ball back to the home team. The Ravens are down four with just over eight minutes to go.
Ravens-Lions score update: Tyler Loop adds three
The Ravens can’t get into the end zone on this drive and are forced to settle for three from Loop. His kick is good from 41 yards out, cutting the Detroit lead to four. It was certainly close, but the referees ruled that the ball was just inside the upright. The Lions’ fifth sack of the night forced the try as Kelvin Sheppard’s defense was able to keep Jackson in the pocket.
Lions 28, Ravens 24
Jahmyr Gibbs gives Detroit the lead
Gibbs gets the Lions back into the end zone with his second touchdown of the night in what has been a wild, back-and-forth affair. It was all set up by David Montgomery’s 72-yard run and capped off with a funky play design from John Morton.
Lions 28, Ravens 21
End of third quarter: Tied at 21
The Lions have marched down the field again after being pinned down inside their own five-yard line for the second time tonight. The big chunk play came in the form of a 72-yard rush from David Montgomery. We are in familiar territory at the end of the third quarter – tied again. Each team added seven points to their halftime total, meaning we head to the final quarter knotted at 21 apiece. The Lions have a fourth down coming up inside the Baltimore five-yard line when we return. It should be a wild finish in the Charm City.
Ravens go three-and-out, punt back to Lions
Baltimore fails to respond to Detroit's touchdown and punts the ball back. Lamar Jackson was sacked by Al-Quadin Muhammad on second down. Jordan Stout's punt was downed at the Lions 4-yard line. Detroit takes over with 3:36 to go in the third quarter.
Amon-Ra St. Brown TD evens the score
Detroit responds with an impressive seven-play drive, which ended in a perfect throw from Jared Goff to St. Brown in the right corner of the end zone from 18 yards. Jake Bates nails the extra point to tie the score up again.
Ravens 21, Lions 21
Mark Andrews TD for the lead
There has been plenty of discussion about Andrews since his costly playoff drop and slow start to the season. The critics are quiet tonight as the Ravens’ TE has turned back the clock. He leads the team with five catches for 64 yards and now has a touchdown to go with it. Baltimore is on top for the first time tonight.
Ravens 21, Lions 14
What is the longest made field goal in NFL history?
While Bates missed the record-breaking attempt, it would’ve been quite the role reversal. Former Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker drilled a 66-yard attempt to defeat the Lions in 2021, which remains the longest made field goal in NFL history. The Jaguars’ Cam Little unofficially holds that honor after making a 70-yard field goal during the 2025 preseason. However, preseason stats don’t count for the record books.
Halftime team stats
- Time of possession: DET 19:48 | BAL 10:12
- Total yards: DET 192 | BAL 146
- Passing yards: DET 135 | BAL 80
- Rushing yards: DET 57 | BAL 66
- First downs: DET 14 | BAL 10
- Penalties: DET 4 (32 yards) | BAL 1 (5 yards)
- Turnovers: DET 0 | BAL 0
- Total plays: DET 38 | BAL 21
Ravens vs. Lions halftime score: Tied at the break
Both teams traded punches on offense, but we’re right back to where we started. The Lions’ drives have been long and methodical while the Ravens’ have been fast and furious. Baltimore gets the ball to start the third quarter.
Jake Bates misses field goal from 67
Trying to engineer a scoring drive with little time left in the half, Detroit had a chance for points. It would’ve taken a record-breaking field goal from Bates, but he misses from 67 yards out to bring us to halftime. It appeared to have the distance before fading wide left.
Rashod Bateman ties it before halftime
After Baltimore’s defense forced a punt, the Ravens were gifted with a short field. Jackson and the offense take advantage of the opportunity, marching for the game-tying touchdown. Bateman hauls it in with just 24 seconds to go in the quarter.
Ravens 14, Lions 14
Ravens turn it over on downs
Looking to tie the game, Baltimore had four plays inside the Detroit five-yard line, including two at the one, and did not score. It ends with a fumble from Lamar Jackson, and now Detroit will look to build on its lead before halftime.
David Montgomery puts Detroit back in front
The Lions decided they would be selfish, taking nearly 11 minutes off the clock in the second quarter before Montgomery finds paydirt. It took 18 plays and 98 yards to score on what has to be a draining and demoralizing drive for a struggling Ravens’ defense.
Lions 14, Ravens 7
End of first quarter: All tied up after 15 minutes
Both sides came out on fire, scoring touchdowns on their opening drive. Things slowed down after that, however, as the teams traded punts. Detroit will continue its third drive when we open the second quarter after this commercial break.
Ravens struggle on second drive, punt back to Detroit
The Ravens’ second drive was about as successful as the Lions. They promptly punt it right back to Detroit, pinning them inside the five.
What is a backwards pass?
A backwards pass, sometimes also called a lateral, is any pass that travels parallel or behind the point where a passer releases the ball. If the ball hits the ground, it is ruled a fumble as long as the ball stays in bounds.
With Goff’s throw, the ball was ruled to be a backward pass to Gibbs. Since it hit the ground, it’s a fumble and that is why it resulted in a nine-yard loss for Detroit.
Lions don’t answer, forced to punt
The second drive from Detroit didn’t look as clean. In fact, it was doomed from the start after the first down throw from Jared Goff was ruled a backwards pass, resulting in a nine-yard loss. It’s a close call that ultimately went unchallenged and the Lions would punt just a few plays later.
Derrick Henry ties the game
The Ravens saw the Lions’ opening drive and decided to match it. Derrick Henry waltzes into the end zone with a 28-yard rushing touchdown. Mark Andrews caught two passes on this series for Baltimore, already tying his season total through two weeks. Points are on the menu tonight, so hopefully you like offense.
Ravens 7, Lions 7
Ravens-Lions score update: Jahmyr Gibbs opens the scoring
There was plenty of talk about the Lions’ struggles on offense after Week 1. They quieted those concerns after dominating the Bears in Week 2. Now they made it look easy against the Ravens to start Week 3, marching for an opening drive touchdown. Gibbs capped it off with the one-yard score. Detroit featured plenty of Gibbs and Jameson Williams to get things started, while the Ravens had no answers. Buckle up.
Lions 7, Ravens 0
What time does Ravens-Lions Monday Night Football game start?
The Ravens and Lions game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 22. It's the final game of the week from M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Ravens.
What channel is Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN | ABC | ESPN2 (ManningCast)
The Baltimore Ravens vs. Detroit Lions game will be simulcast on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 on Monday night.
Watch Ravens vs. Lions on "Monday Night Football" with Fubo (free trial)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Detroit Lions live stream
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Ravens vs. Lions prediction
It's going to be a slugfest between the Ravens and the Lions. Baltimore has put up 81 points in its first two matchups of the 2025 season, while Detroit just hung 52 on a division rival. Tonight will be the first true litmus test for the Lions' two new coordinators and Dan Campbell against a relatively leaky defense but a high-powered offense. The Ravens, though, will defend home turf in a high-scoring affair.
Prediction: Ravens 34, Lions 30
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Lions inactives vs. Ravens
Ravens inactives vs. Lions
- RB Keaton Mitchell
- CB Jaire Alexander
- OT Carson Vinson
- DT Nnamdi Madubuike
- OLB Kyle Van Noy
- TE Isaiah Likely
- FB Patrick Ricard
Baltimore's inactives for "Monday Night Football" in Week 3 include four Pro Bowl players.
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M&T Bank Stadium is preparing for Ravens vs. Lions
The home of the Baltimore Ravens - M&T Bank Stadium - is the setting for Week 3's "Monday Night Football" game.
AFC North standings
- Cincinnati Bengals 2-1
- Pittsburgh Steelers 2-1
- Baltimore Ravens 1-1
- Cleveland Browns 1-1
NFC North standings
- Green Bay Packers 2-1
- Minnesota Vikings 2-1
- Detroit Lions 1-1
- Chicago Bears 1-2
Latest Super Bowl odds
- 1. Buffalo Bills (+425)
- 2. Baltimore Ravens (+500)
- 3. Philadelphia Eagles (+700)
- 4. Green Bay Packers (+750)
- 5. Detroit Lions (+1300)
- 6. Kansas City Chiefs (+1400)
- 7. Los Angeles Chargers (+1500)
- 8. San Francisco 49ers (+1600)
- 9. Los Angeles Rams (+2000)
- 10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2200)
Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?
The Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six.
Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more than any other team combination in Super Bowl history with three matchups.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark pregame with Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Ryan Clark, a former NFL player and current ESPN analyst, is on the field during pregame warmups, having a light catch with running back Jahmyr Gibbs while Stephen A. Smith stands by and spectates.
NFL Week 3 scores
Thursday, Sept. 18
Buffalo Bills 31, Miami Dolphins 21
Sunday, Sept. 21
- Carolina Panthers 30, Atlanta Falcons 0
- Cleveland Browns 13, Green Bay Packers 10
- Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Houston Texans 10
- Minnesota Vikings 48, Cincinnati Bengals 10
- Pittsburgh Steelers 21, New England Patriots 14
- Philadelphia Eagles 33, Los Angeles Rams 26
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29, New York Jets 27
- Indianapolis Colts 41, Tennessee Titans 20
- Washington Commanders 41, Las Vegas Raiders 24
- Seattle Seahawks 44, New Orleans Saints 13
- Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver Broncos 20
- San Francisco 49ers 16, Arizona Cardinals 15
- Kansas City Chiefs 22, New York Giants 9
Lamar Jackson has arrived for 'Monday Night Football' vs. Lions
The two-time NFL MVP has arrived at M&T Bank Stadium for the Ravens' Week 3 game.
Derrick Henry is in the building
King Henry has arrived for the Ravens' Week 3 matchup with the Lions, sporting a noticeable pair of jorts.
Ravens vs. Lions best bets
- Jared Goff UNDER 1.5 passing TDs (-115)
- Sam LaPorta OVER 4.5 receptions (+100)
- Jahmyr Gibbs OVER 3.5 receptions (-125)
- Mark Andrews anytime TD scorer (+145)
Analysis of four player prop bets for "Monday Night Football" - from Jacob Camenker
NFL MVP odds 2025
- 1. QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (+250)
- 2. QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (+275)
- 3. QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (+600)
- 4. QB Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (+1400)
- 5. QB Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (+1700)
- 6. QB Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (+1800)
- 7. QB Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (+1800)
- 8. QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2000)
- 9. QB Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (+2500)
- 10. QB Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (+5000)
When is the ManningCast on for Ravens vs. Lions?
The ManningCast goes on the air at the same time as the game, except on ESPN2 at 8:15 p.m. ET, as Peyton and Eli Manning give in-depth analysis during the action, while also hosting celebrity guests during the broadcast.
ManningCast 2025 schedule
- Week 3 (Sept. 22): Ravens vs. Lions
- Week 5 (Oct. 6): Jaguars vs. Chiefs
- Week 8 (Oct. 27): Chiefs vs. Commanders
- Week 9 (Nov. 3): Cowboys vs Cardinals
- Week 10 (Nov. 10): Packers vs Eagles
- Week 11 (Nov. 17): Raiders vs Cowboys
- Week 12 (Nov. 24): 49ers vs. Panthers
- Week 13 (Dec. 1): Patriots vs. Giants
- Week 15 (Dec. 15): Steelers vs. Dolphins
- Week 18 : TBD
- Wild Card: TBD
Jason Kelce joined the Ravens marching band
The former Philadelphia Eagle joined the Ravens' marching band during the pregame in another display of his versatility off the football field.
Who are the 'Monday Night Football' announcers for ESPN?
Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will be in the broadcast booth for ESPN, with Lisa Salters (sideline) and Laura Rutledge (sideline) and John Perry (rules analyst) providing additional coverage.
Why are Lions' RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles?
While nicknames can often be ironic in the sense that a smaller person might be called "biggie" the same way that a bigger person is often called "tiny," the duo's nickname, which is inspired by 1990s video game characters, should be taken literally.
The 23-year-old Gibbs is known for being a speedster, which is the reason he's now also known as, "Sonic," while the 28-year-old Montgomery brings a physical style, making him worthy of being known as, "Knuckles."
"Sonic and Knuckles," the nickname, was born in October in what has become a fun sideshow to a magical Lions season. Gibbs and Montgomery have a noticeable bond on and off the field, as one typically is not seen without the other. Both of them arrived in the Motor City ahead of the 2023 season, with Gibbs being drafted and Montgomery signing via free agency. - Nick Brinkerhoff
Aidan Hutchinson injury revisited
In Week 6 of the 2024 season, Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson had played in five games (the Lions had a Week 5 bye) and was leading the league with his eye-popping mark of 7.5 sacks. Then his season abruptly ended.
In the Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Pro Bowl defensive end fractured both his tibia and fibula. The injury required immediate surgery and knocked Hutchinson out for the remainder of the Lions' special 2024 regular season. - Jack McKessy
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ravens vs Lions live updates: NFL Week 3 'Monday Night Football' score, highlights
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