Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens Match Player Stats (Sep 22, 2025)

Detroit beat Baltimore 38-30 on Monday Night Football at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025. The Lions pressured Lamar Jackson relentlessly, sacking him seven times and rushing for 224 yards in front of 70,642 fans.

David Montgomery rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on just 12 carries while the Lions defense sacked Lamar Jackson seven times. Jared Goff completed 20 of 28 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown as Detroit improved to 2-1 on September 22, 2025, reversing their 38-6 blowout loss at the same venue in October 2023.

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Scoring Summary

Team Statistics

Detroit controlled the clock by nearly seven minutes and converted all three fourth-down attempts. The Lions outgained Baltimore by 108 total yards while committing no turnovers.

Quarterback Performance

Goff threw behind an offensive line that gave up zero sacks for the second straight week, following Detroit’s 52-21 victory over Chicago the previous week. Jackson completed 77.8 percent of his throws but faced constant pressure, taking seven sacks that cost Baltimore 55 yards.

Passing Efficiency

Detroit’s front seven generated 31 pressures on Jackson while Baltimore’s defense managed 12 on Goff. Jackson held the ball 3.42 seconds per dropback compared to Goff’s 2.69 seconds.

“I felt really good about what we were going to be able to do,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Friday’s practice about containing Jackson.

Rushing Statistics

Montgomery’s 151 yards set a career high and made him the first Lions player since James Stewart in 2002 to rush for 150-plus yards with two touchdowns in a game. His 72-yard run in the third quarter set up Detroit’s go-ahead touchdown.

Montgomery and Gibbs combined for 218 rushing yards on 34 carries with four touchdowns. The Lions are 13-0 when both running backs score touchdowns in the same game.

Montgomery gained 108 rushing yards over expected in Week 3, which is 39 more than any other player through the first three weeks of September 2025. He forced six missed tackles and gained 87 yards after contact.

“It starts upfront,” Montgomery said. “Those guys don’t get enough credit. We’ve got the best group upfront in the league.”

Receiving Statistics

Detroit

Baltimore

St. Brown caught the game’s most important reception, a 20-yard grab on fourth-and-2 with 1:56 remaining. LaPorta converted three third-downs during Detroit’s longest drives.

Detroit’s pass rush generated consistent pressure that disrupted Baltimore’s rhythm.

Defensive Player Stats

Sacks and Pressures

Muhammad filled in for Marcus Davenport, who went on injured reserve before kickoff with a chest injury. Muhammad had a career-high 2.5 sacks and tied his single-game record with three quarterback hits. Hutchinson generated nine total pressures and set a franchise record with his 18th consecutive game with at least one quarterback hit.

“I felt really good about what we were going to be able to do,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after Friday’s practice about containing Jackson.

Tackle Leaders

Baltimore missed 20 tackles, a problem that plagued their run defense throughout the contest.

“I feel like they kind of did whatever they wanted to do all night,” Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey said. “They just simply executed better than us and we never got them off schedule.”

Special Teams

Bates attempted a 67-yard field goal with two seconds left in the first half, which would have broken the NFL record of 66 yards. The kick had the distance but missed wide left. Detroit’s special teams also allowed a 43-yard kickoff return, though Bates made a touchdown-saving tackle.

Loop committed his fourth illegal kickoff through three games, an ongoing issue for the rookie kicker that gave Detroit favorable field position.

Returns

Detroit averaged 27.5 yards per kick return on four attempts while Baltimore averaged 26.3 yards on four returns. Baltimore’s LaJohntay Wester averaged 10.3 yards on three punt returns compared to Detroit’s single return that gained no yards.

How the Game Developed

First Quarter

The Lions opened with an 11-play, 67-yard drive that took 5:44. Campbell went for it on fourth-and-3 from Baltimore’s 11-yard line, with Goff hitting St. Brown for seven yards to keep the drive alive. Gibbs finished the march with a 1-yard touchdown run.

Henry capped Baltimore’s quick six-play, 80-yard response with a 28-yard touchdown run where he reached a top speed of 20.19 mph.

Second Quarter Dominance

The second quarter featured Detroit’s most impressive drive. An 18-play, 98-yard march took 10:48. The Lions converted four third-downs during the possession and ran the ball 12 times. Montgomery punched it in from 1 yard out for a 14-7 lead.

Late in the quarter, Baltimore reached the 1-yard line on second-and-goal but couldn’t score. Henry was stopped on back-to-back runs, and on fourth-and-goal from the 2, Campbell sacked Jackson for an 18-yard loss.

Jackson hit Bateman for a 3-yard touchdown with 24 seconds before halftime to tie the game 14-14. The Ravens benefited from a pass interference penalty on Terrion Arnold that gave them first-and-goal from the 3.

Third Quarter Exchange

Both teams traded scores in the third quarter. Andrews caught a 14-yard touchdown for a 21-14 Baltimore lead, but Goff answered with an 18-yard strike to St. Brown to tie it at 21.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Detroit faced fourth-and-1 from Baltimore’s 4-yard line. St. Brown took a pitch and lateraled to Gibbs, who scored easily for a 28-21 advantage.

Key Turning Points

Derrick Henry’s Fumble

With 8:31 remaining and Detroit leading 28-24, Henry fumbled on the first play after a defensive stop. Hutchinson punched the ball out from behind, and D.J. Reed recovered at Baltimore’s 16-yard line. Detroit converted this turnover into a 45-yard field goal, extending the lead to 31-24.

“I’m at a loss for words,” Henry said after the game. “I apologize to Flock Nation. It’s not a good feeling. I’m going to keep working to get it fixed.”

This marked Henry’s third consecutive game with a fumble, tying the longest streak of his career. The issue began in Week 1’s historic 41-40 comeback loss to Buffalo, where a similar late fumble contributed to the Bills’ rally.

Fourth-and-2 Conversion

Detroit led 31-24 with 1:56 remaining when they faced fourth-and-2 from their own 49-yard line. Campbell kept his offense on the field. Goff threw a precise pass to St. Brown for 20 yards to Baltimore’s 31-yard line.

“That’s one we wanted throughout the game and I was kind of waiting for it to get called,” Goff said. “Perfect moment for it. He’s open, put it up to him.”

Montgomery scored on a 31-yard run on the next play, putting the game away at 38-24 with 1:42 remaining.

Jackson threw a 27-yard touchdown to Andrews with 29 seconds left, but a failed two-point conversion and unsuccessful onside kick ended Baltimore’s comeback attempt.

Offensive Line Performance

The disparity in pass protection defined this game.

Pass Protection Grades (PFF)

Detroit’s offensive line allowed just 12 pressures while Baltimore’s surrendered 31. Sewell and Ratledge on the right side allowed zero pressures on 68 combined pass-blocking snaps.

“I’ve been really impressed the last two weeks with how young guards Tate Ratledge and Christian Mahogany have settled in and are playing at a really high level,” Goff said.

Rosengarten had his worst game since his NFL debut last season in Kansas City, allowing a team-high six pressures on 38 pass-blocking snaps.

Snap Count Breakdown

Detroit (Offense: 68 snaps | Defense: 57 snaps)

Baltimore (Offense: 57 snaps | Defense: 68 snaps)

Buchanan took over the full-time role next to Roquan Smith with 94 percent of defensive snaps while Trenton Simpson was inactive. Detroit alternated Montgomery and Gibbs, with Gibbs seeing 69 percent of offensive snaps despite Montgomery’s bigger production.

Baltimore played without defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring), two key pieces of their pass rush.

Advanced Metrics

Detroit became the first team to record multiple touchdown drives of at least 95 yards in a game since New England against Cleveland on November 14, 2021. The 98-yard and 96-yard scoring marches showed Detroit’s ability to sustain extended drives.

The Lions recorded 11 sacks over their last two games, the first time they’ve reached that mark through Week 3 since 2010. Detroit’s defense held Baltimore to their lowest rushing total in back-to-back games since Jackson became the starter in Week 11 of 2018.

Jackson’s ability to scramble kept several drives alive despite constant pressure. He rushed for 35 yards on seven carries and several times escaped the pocket to complete passes downfield. Detroit’s disciplined spy coverage limited his most dangerous runs.

Performance Grades

Top Players (PFF)

Four of the top five graded players came from Detroit. Montgomery’s 91.6 grade was the highest for any running back in Week 3.

Season Impact and What’s Next

Detroit improved to 2-1 after opening with a loss at Green Bay. The Lions have scored 90 points and generated over 900 yards of total offense in consecutive wins. Campbell is now 12-2 in primetime games as Lions head coach and won his fourth straight Monday Night Football contest.

Baltimore dropped to 1-2 for the second straight season. The Ravens allowed 224 rushing yards, the third most in the John Harbaugh era since 2008.

“That’s not going to be good enough,” Harbaugh said. “There’s nobody in that locker room that thinks that’s good enough. That’s disappointing. That’s bad run defense. That’s not who we are.”

The Ravens travel to Kansas City on September 29 for Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET. Detroit hosts Cleveland on September 28 at 1 p.m. ET.

The victory marked Detroit’s first win in Baltimore in franchise history, snapping a five-game losing streak in the series. Detroit’s new coordinators, John Morton (offense) and Kelvin Sheppard (defense), both answered questions about their ability to replace Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn.

Morton’s fourth-and-2 play call in the final minutes showcased his trust in Goff and St. Brown. Sheppard’s game plan to contain Jackson with disciplined spy coverage and relentless pressure proved effective against one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks.

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Box score and statistics via Pro Football Reference, ESPN, and PFF. Advanced metrics from Next Gen Stats.