Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Match Player Stats (Oct 21, 2024)
Quick Stats Summary – October 21, 2024
- Lamar Jackson: 17/22, 281 yards, 5 TDs, 158.1 rating
- Derrick Henry: 15 carries, 169 yards (11.3 avg), 81-yard long
- Baker Mayfield: 31/45, 370 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
- Mike Evans: Left Q2 with hamstring after 100th career TD
- Chris Godwin: Carted off Q4 with ankle injury
- Key Play: Marlon Humphrey’s 2 INTs sparked 34-0 Baltimore run
Monday Night Football Turns on Two Interceptions
Baltimore trailed 10-0 after Mike Evans celebrated his 100th career touchdown reception in front of 64,828 fans at Raymond James Stadium. Twenty minutes of game time later, the Ravens led 17-10 at halftime. By the end of the third quarter, Baltimore had built a 34-10 advantage that rendered Tampa Bay’s three fourth-quarter touchdowns meaningless.
The transformation started with Marlon Humphrey. His interception in Baltimore’s end zone erased a Tampa Bay scoring threat. On the Buccaneers’ next possession, Humphrey picked off Baker Mayfield again, setting up a Justin Tucker field goal. Those two plays shifted momentum permanently.
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Complete Offensive Statistics
Baltimore generated 508 yards on 54 plays. Tampa Bay needed 78 plays for 481 yards. The efficiency difference, not the yardage totals, determined the outcome.
| Team Statistics | Ravens | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 508 | 481 |
| Yards Per Play | 9.4 | 6.2 |
| First Downs | 22 | 28 |
| Third Downs | 3-8 (37.5%) | 11-17 (64.7%) |
| Red Zone | 4-5 (80%) | 3-5 (60%) |
| Time of Possession | 24:55 | 35:05 |
Tampa Bay controlled the clock and converted third downs at a 65% rate. Yet Baltimore’s explosive plays and red zone efficiency mattered more.
Quarterback Statistical Breakdown
Lamar Jackson completed passes to eight different receivers while throwing five touchdowns. His 158.1 passer rating ranks among the best single-game performances in Ravens history.
| Passing Statistics | Lamar Jackson | Baker Mayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 17/22 | 31/45 |
| Passing Yards | 281 | 370 |
| Touchdowns | 5 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 2 |
| Passer Rating | 158.1 | 97.5 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 12.8 | 8.2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-17 | 3-14 |
Jackson’s touchdown passes went to Mark Andrews (9 and 4 yards), Rashod Bateman (49 yards), Justice Hill (18 yards), and Derrick Henry (13 yards). According to NFL records, this marked Jackson’s fourth career game with five touchdown passes and five or fewer incompletions, most in league history.
Mayfield’s 370 yards came largely after Baltimore had established a 41-10 lead. His two interceptions to Humphrey in the second quarter directly led to 10 Baltimore points and ended Tampa Bay’s early momentum.
Running Back Production
Derrick Henry dominated Monday night with 169 yards on just 15 carries. His 81-yard run in the third quarter, where he reached 21.72 miles per hour, set up a Baltimore touchdown two plays later.
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | YPC | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | BAL | 15 | 169 | 11.3 | 81 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 17 |
| Rachaad White | TB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 8 |
| Sean Tucker | TB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 15 |
| Bucky Irving | TB | 9 | 23 | 2.6 | 6 |
Tampa Bay’s committee approach produced 125 total rushing yards on 30 attempts. No individual back exceeded 40 yards, limiting the offense’s ability to control the game after falling behind.
Wide Receiver and Tight End Statistics
Rashod Bateman’s 121 yards on four catches led all receivers. His 49-yard touchdown catch, where he created 2.1 yards of separation from Zyon McCollum, extended Baltimore’s lead to 34-10 in the third quarter.
| Player | Team | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashod Bateman | BAL | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 1 | 59 |
| Cade Otton | TB | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 0 | 28 |
| Rachaad White | TB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 2 | 23 |
| Chris Godwin | TB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 0 | 21 |
| Bucky Irving | TB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 25 |
| Justice Hill | BAL | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 18 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 2 | 20 |
| Mike Evans | TB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 |
Mark Andrews caught his 41st and 42nd career touchdown receptions, giving him 42 total to break Todd Heap’s franchise record for tight ends. Mike Evans reached 100 career touchdowns on Tampa Bay’s opening drive, joining Jerry Rice and Randy Moss as the only players to achieve that milestone in their first 11 seasons. Evans left with a hamstring injury in the second quarter and didn’t return.
Chris Godwin suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter that required a cart. Cade Otton responded with eight catches for 100 yards, but couldn’t replace the production of two Pro Bowl receivers.
Surprisingly, Zay Flowers caught just one pass for 11 yards despite being Baltimore’s leading receiver entering the game. The Ravens scored 41 points anyway, demonstrating their offensive depth.
Key Defensive Performances
Marlon Humphrey’s two interceptions changed the game. Roquan Smith led all players with 18 tackles. Antoine Winfield Jr. paced Tampa Bay with 10 tackles and a sack.
| Top Defenders | Team | Tackles | Sacks | INTs | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | BAL | 18 (11 solo) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | BAL | 11 (7 solo) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | TB | 10 (8 solo) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddie Jackson | BAL | 8 (6 solo) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | BAL | 2 (2 solo) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Humphrey earned a 93.9 PFF grade before exiting with a knee injury, the highest defensive grade in the game. His two interceptions directly resulted in a 10-point swing that gave Baltimore control.
Special Teams Impact
Justin Tucker converted field goals from 28 and 52 yards while making all five extra points. Chase McLaughlin’s 55-yard attempt hit the right upright, one of several missed opportunities for Tampa Bay.
| Kicker | Team | FG | XP | Points | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | 2/2 | 5/5 | 11 | 52 |
| Chase McLaughlin | TB | 1/2 | 2/2 | 5 | 23 |
Tampa Bay recovered an onside kick with 3:46 remaining, converting it into a touchdown. But trailing 41-31, the successful recovery only made the final score appear closer than the game actually was.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 41 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 31 |
After Tampa Bay’s 10-0 start, Baltimore scored on six consecutive possessions. The Ravens outscored the Buccaneers 34-0 from late in the first quarter through the early fourth quarter, turning a potential upset into a comfortable victory.
Fourth Quarter Context
Three Tampa Bay touchdowns in the final period created a misleading final score. With Baltimore leading 41-10, the Buccaneers scored at 11:24 (Rachaad White receiving TD), 3:46 (Bucky Irving rush), and 1:58 (White’s second receiving TD).
Jackson’s fumble at the Baltimore 30, recovered by Zyon McCollum, led to Tampa Bay’s first fourth-quarter score. But the game had already been decided. ESPN’s game coverage noted the Ravens maintained control despite the late Tampa Bay surge.
Injury Impact on Tampa Bay’s Season
Evans and Godwin combined for 2,249 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in 2023. Their injuries left Tampa Bay without proven replacements for upcoming matchups. Jalen McMillan (3 catches, 15 yards) and Trey Palmer (1 catch, 16 yards) struggled to create separation against Baltimore’s secondary.
Historical Context for Baltimore
Jackson improved to 23-1 against NFC opponents, the best inter-conference record in NFL history. His five touchdown passes tied his career high, previously achieved against the Dolphins in 2019 and Colts in 2021.
Henry’s 169 rushing yards marked his highest total as a Raven and his best performance since Week 17 of the 2022 season with Tennessee. The Ravens’ previous victory showed similar offensive balance, suggesting sustainable success.
Complete Game Summary
Baltimore’s official recap emphasized the team’s 9.4 yards per play, their highest average in any game since 2019. The Ravens scored touchdowns on four of five red zone possessions and didn’t punt until their sixth drive.
Tampa Bay’s 481 yards, 28 first downs, and 65% third-down conversion rate typically produce victories. But two critical turnovers, injuries to both starting receivers, and an inability to match Baltimore’s explosive plays resulted in a defeat that damaged their playoff aspirations.
The individual statistics from this Monday Night Football matchup demonstrated Baltimore’s championship potential. Jackson’s precision passing, Henry’s explosive running, and opportunistic defense overwhelmed a Tampa Bay team that lost more than just a game, they lost their offensive identity for the remainder of the season.
