Detroit defeated Baltimore 38-30 during Monday Night Football at M&T Bank Stadium, September 22, 2025. The Lions vs Ravens player stats showed David Montgomery rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns while Jared Goff threw for 202 yards without being sacked. Lamar Jackson passed for 288 yards and three scores but took seven sacks as Detroit improved to 2-1 and Baltimore fell to 1-2.
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Game Leaders
| Category | Detroit Lions | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | J. Goff: 20/28, 202 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT | L. Jackson: 21/27, 288 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT |
| Rushing | D. Montgomery: 12 carries, 151 yards, 2 TD | D. Henry: 12 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | A. St. Brown: 7 rec, 77 yards, 1 TD | M. Andrews: 6 rec, 91 yards, 2 TD |
| Sacks | A. Muhammad: 2.5 sacks | None |
| Tackles | J. Campbell: 8 total (8 solo) | K. Hamilton: 9 total (5 solo) |
Team Statistics
| Stat Category | Detroit Lions | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 426 | 318 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 7/14 (50%) | 6/11 (55%) |
| 4th Down Efficiency | 3/3 (100%) | 0/1 (0%) |
| Rushing Yards | 224 | 85 |
| Passing Yards | 202 | 233 |
| Time of Possession | 33:18 | 26:42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties | 8 for 68 yards | 3 for 10 yards |
Detroit held possession for over 33 minutes while Baltimore had the ball for less than 27. The Lions converted all three fourth down attempts. Baltimore went 0 for 1.
The rushing yardage gap decided this contest. Detroit gained 224 yards on the ground at 5.9 yards per carry. Baltimore managed just 85 yards total.
Detroit Passing Performance
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 20/28 | 202 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 103.6 |
| Team Total | 20/28 | 202 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 103.6 |
Goff operated without pressure for 60 minutes. The offensive line kept him completely clean.
Young guards Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge allowed just one combined pressure after struggling in Week 1 at Green Bay. Veterans Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell, and Graham Glasgow rounded out the protection.
Quarterback Protection
“I’ve been really impressed the last two weeks with how Tate Ratledge and Christian Mahogany have settled in,” Goff said postgame.
According to Pro Football Reference’s detailed box score, Goff averaged 7.2 yards per attempt with just eight total pressures. His 103.6 passer rating came from surgical efficiency rather than big plays.
Baltimore Passing Performance
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | 21/27 | 288 | 3 | 0 | 7-55 | 148.1 |
| Derrick Henry | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 39.6 |
| Team Total | 21/28 | 288 | 3 | 0 | 7-55 | 143.2 |
Jackson’s efficiency numbers shined at first glance. But seven sacks erased 55 yards and killed multiple drives.
Detroit’s pass rush disrupted Jackson from the opening drive. Linebacker Jack Campbell forced a fumble on a fourth quarter sack at Detroit’s 20-yard line, resulting in a turnover on downs.
Missing Defensive Pieces
Baltimore played without defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy. The Lions rushed for 224 yards against that depleted front.
Baltimore’s offensive line struggled all night. Right tackle Roger Rosengarten allowed six pressures according to Pro Football Focus grades, his worst game since his NFL debut.
Jackson completed passes to eight receivers but couldn’t escape when it mattered. The Lions tied the franchise record for most sacks allowed in a single game by a Ravens offense.
Detroit Rushing Dominance
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | 12 | 151 | 12.6 | 2 | 72 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 22 | 67 | 3.0 | 2 | 9 |
| Jared Goff | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Team Total | 38 | 224 | 5.9 | 4 | 72 |
Montgomery rushed for his 13th career 100-yard game and fifth as a Lion. His 151-yard performance marked a single-game career high.
The 72-yard burst in the third quarter set up Gibbs’ second touchdown. Montgomery then sealed the win with a 31-yard scoring run with 1:42 remaining.
Offensive Line Excellence
“It starts upfront,” Montgomery said. “Those guys don’t get enough credit. We’ve got the best group upfront in the league.”
Gibbs and Montgomery became the second pair of Lions teammates to each rush for two touchdowns in the same game since Dutch Clark and Ernie Caddel in 1936. Detroit improved to 13-0 when both backs score a rushing touchdown in the same game.
The duo continued their production from the previous week’s 52-21 victory over Chicago, where they combined for 151 rushing yards.
Baltimore Rushing Struggles
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 1 | 28 |
| Lamar Jackson | 7 | 35 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Team Total | 19 | 85 | 4.5 | 1 | 28 |
Henry scored on a 28-yard run in the first quarter but gained just 22 yards on his final 11 carries.
His fourth quarter fumble changed the game. Aidan Hutchinson punched the ball out from behind at Baltimore’s 21-yard line. Cornerback D.J. Reed recovered at the 19.
Fumbling Crisis
Detroit kicked a field goal three plays later to extend their lead to 31-24 with 6:35 remaining.
Henry fumbled three times in three games after fumbling just three times on 683 touches from Week 18 of 2022 through the end of 2024.
Detroit Receiving Breakdown
| Player | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 7 | 8 | 77 | 11.0 | 1 | 20 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 5 | 6 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 9 |
| Sam LaPorta | 4 | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 |
| Jameson Williams | 2 | 3 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 24 |
| David Montgomery | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Kalif Raymond | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Team Total | 20 | 26 | 202 | 10.1 | 1 | 24 |
St. Brown caught seven of eight targets. His biggest reception came on fourth and two from Detroit’s 49 with 1:56 left.
Goff lofted a perfect pass down the right sideline for 20 yards. Montgomery scored on the next play to put it away.
Third Down Efficiency
LaPorta converted three critical third downs that kept drives alive:
- 10 yards on third and seven
- 14 yards on third and eight
- Seven yards on third and three
“That’s one we wanted throughout the game and I was kind of waiting for it to get called,” Goff said about the fourth down conversion. “Perfect moment for it. He’s open, put it up to him.”
Baltimore Receiving Statistics
| Player | Receptions | Targets | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | 6 | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 2 | 27 |
| Rashod Bateman | 5 | 7 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 20 |
| Justice Hill | 3 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 37 |
| Devontez Walker | 1 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 34 |
| Charlie Kolar | 2 | 3 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 |
| Zay Flowers | 2 | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 1 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Derrick Henry | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Team Total | 21 | 28 | 288 | 13.7 | 3 | 37 |
Andrews returned to form after catching two passes for seven yards through the first two games. His diving 14-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter gave Baltimore a 21-14 lead.
He added a 27-yard score with 29 seconds remaining. But a failed two-point conversion and onside kick ended any comeback hopes.
Bateman caught five passes for 63 yards and scored on a three-yard touchdown before halftime.
Baltimore’s passing attack generated 288 yards and three touchdowns. But those seven sacks erased 55 yards and stalled drives in critical situations. Detroit’s pass rush collapsed the pocket repeatedly in the second half.
Detroit Defensive Statistics
| Player | Total Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | 8 | 8 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | 7 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | 4 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Anzalone | 4 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevor Nowaske | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Muhammad delivered his best game after Marcus Davenport went on injured reserve before kickoff. His 2.5 sacks set a single-game career high.
With 3.5 sacks through three games, Muhammad became the seventh player in franchise history to reach that mark through the first three games of any season.
Key Defensive Plays
Campbell’s sack and forced fumble of Jackson on fourth and two from Detroit’s two-yard line prevented Baltimore from taking a lead before halftime.
The Ravens had first and goal from the one but failed to score on four straight plays. That goal line stand shifted momentum heading into the locker room.
According to ESPN’s game recap, Detroit generated 34 total pressures on 57 Baltimore dropbacks. Those seven sacks and constant harassment disrupted Baltimore’s offensive rhythm throughout.
Baltimore Defensive Statistics
| Player | Total Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Jenkins | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broderick Washington Jr. | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Baltimore generated zero sacks against Goff. The Ravens produced just eight total pressures.
“I feel like they kind of did whatever they wanted to do all night,” Humphrey said. “They just simply executed better than us and we never got them off schedule. We’re just not very good.”
Defensive Breakdown
The absence of Madubuike and Van Noy showed. Detroit rushed for 224 yards, the third most allowed in a single game during the John Harbaugh era in Baltimore.
Rookie linebacker Teddye Buchanan played 94% of defensive snaps, taking over the full-time role next to Smith. Veteran Trenton Simpson didn’t play a single defensive snap.
Special Teams Performance
Kicking
| Team | Player | FG Made/Att | Long | XP Made/Att | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Jake Bates | 1/2 | 45 | 5/5 | 8 |
| Baltimore | Tyler Loop | 1/1 | 41 | 3/3 | 6 |
Bates missed a 67-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half. The kick would have broken Justin Tucker’s NFL record of 66 yards.
He had the distance but sailed wide left. Bates rebounded to hit a critical 45-yarder in the fourth quarter that extended Detroit’s lead to seven points.
Returns and Punting
Loop kicked three extra points but had kickoff issues. He was flagged for multiple illegal kicks, including one out of bounds that gave Detroit the ball at the 40.
| Team | Player | Punts | Yards | Average | Long | Inside 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Jack Fox | 3 | 146 | 48.7 | 53 | 0 |
| Baltimore | Jordan Stout | 3 | 157 | 52.3 | 63 | 2 |
Jacob Saylors returned three kickoffs for 80 yards. Kalif Raymond added one kickoff return for 30 yards and fielded one punt for zero yards.
Rasheen Ali returned four kicks for 105 yards for Baltimore. LaJohntay Wester had three punt returns totaling 31 yards.
How The Game Unfolded
Detroit opened with an 11-play, 67-yard drive that consumed 5:44. Gibbs scored from one yard out to make it 7-0.
Baltimore answered quickly. Henry burst through the line for a 28-yard touchdown run to tie the game at seven.
The Statement Drive
The Lions responded with their most impressive drive of the season. They ran 18 plays, covered 98 yards, and held the ball for 10:48.
Montgomery gained 31 yards on seven carries during the possession. He punched it in from one yard to give Detroit a 14-7 lead late in the second quarter.
Detroit converted four third downs during the drive. Baltimore’s defense, playing without Madubuike up front, had no answers for the Lions’ physicality.
“I knew the guys would respond,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said. “This train keeps rolling and it’s always going to start with the players.”
Fourth Down Aggressiveness
Campbell went for it three times on fourth down. All three converted.
The most critical came on fourth and one from Baltimore’s four-yard line to start the fourth quarter. St. Brown took a handoff, pitched it back to Gibbs, and he walked into the end zone untouched. Detroit led 28-21.
The Lions became the first team since New England against Cleveland on November 14, 2021, to have two touchdown drives of at least 95 yards in the same game.
Critical Turning Points
Baltimore drove to first and goal from the one-yard line late in the second quarter but couldn’t punch it in.
Henry stopped for no gain on two straight carries. On fourth and goal from the two, Campbell sacked Jackson, who fumbled. The ball rolled back to the 20-yard line for a turnover on downs.
Missed Opportunity
That goal line stand kept Detroit ahead 14-7 heading into halftime. Baltimore eventually scored before the break to tie it at 14, but the failed goal line sequence loomed large.
“The biggest problem is we didn’t play good defense,” Harbaugh said. “There’s nobody in that locker room that thinks that’s good enough. That’s not who we are. It cannot be who we are.”
The Fumble That Sealed It
Henry’s fourth quarter fumble ended Baltimore’s comeback hopes.
Trailing 28-24 with 8:26 remaining, the Ravens had just forced a punt. On the first play after getting the ball back at their 21, Hutchinson forced the fumble from behind. Reed recovered at Baltimore’s 19.
Detroit kicked a field goal three plays later to go up 31-24 with 6:35 left. Baltimore never recovered from that deflating turnover.
Season Context
Detroit improved to 2-1 with the victory. The offensive line’s development, particularly the young interior guards, has continued to be a strength.
Baltimore fell to 1-2 for the second straight season. The run defense has remained a concern in subsequent weeks.
Campbell improved his primetime record to 12-2 as Lions head coach. He won four straight Monday Night Football games dating back to 2024.
Historic Offensive Output
Detroit scored 90 points and gained over 900 yards in consecutive wins over Chicago and Baltimore. The franchise last accomplished that feat in 1950.
The September 22 game at M&T Bank Stadium served as a turning point for both franchises heading into their Week 4 matchups.
Individual Performance Grades
Detroit’s offensive line earned an average Pro Football Focus grade of 80.2. Penei Sewell posted a 98.7 grade and Tate Ratledge a 91.4.
Hutchinson set a franchise record with his 18th consecutive game recording at least one quarterback hit. His pressure contributed to Detroit’s seven sacks of Jackson.
Defensive Standouts
Brian Branch earned a 91.4 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus. His stat line: six tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, and one pass defended.
Cornerback Nate Wiggins limited receivers to one catch on three targets for zero yards in his third game of the season.
Struggles For Baltimore Stars
Baltimore’s defensive stars struggled throughout. Humphrey (30.1), Hamilton (29.3), Smith (27.9), and Travis Jones (26.0) all received their lowest grades of the season from Pro Football Focus.
The absence of Madubuike and Van Noy exposed depth issues along the defensive front that plagued Baltimore for weeks afterward.
Montgomery’s 151 rushing yards, Detroit’s seven sacks of Jackson, and the Lions’ 224-yard ground attack defined this Monday Night Football performance at M&T Bank Stadium.
