Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens Match Player Stats (Sep 15, 2024)

On a warm Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium, Gardner Minshew completed 30 of 38 passes for 276 yards and one touchdown as the Raiders rallied from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to stun Baltimore 26-23 on September 15, 2024. Davante Adams caught 9 passes for 110 yards and the game-tying touchdown, while Daniel Carlson drilled four field goals including a 38-yarder with 27 seconds remaining. The loss dropped the Ravens to 0-2 for the first time since 2015.

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Game Summary

Las Vegas controlled possession despite being outgained by 123 yards in this NFL Week 2 2024 contest. Baltimore’s 11 penalties for 109 yards compared to just three for 15 by the Raiders proved catastrophic down the stretch. Weather conditions featured 76-degree temperatures with 10 mph winds that affected long field goal attempts throughout the 3:22 game.

Passing Stats Breakdown

Quarterbacks Performance

Minshew absorbed five sacks but kept getting up and delivering strikes. His 79% completion rate in the fourth quarter (11 of 14) engineered three consecutive scoring drives. Facing third-and-8 while trailing 16-6 in the third quarter, Minshew fired a 27-yard pass to Brock Bowers instead of taking the safe checkdown, converting a key situation that kept the scoring drive alive. He connected with Adams on key third downs when Baltimore’s defense expected run plays.

“I look forward to continue to build on that momentum,” Minshew said after the game. “Everybody feels pretty great about it. There’s a ton of tape to clean up. We’re going to do that, but I think everyone feels and believes what we can be as an offense.”

Jackson completed 61.8% of his throws but went three-and-out twice after Baltimore took a 23-13 lead. He finished 1-for-6 in the final 12 minutes as Crosby’s pressure disrupted timing routes. Baltimore’s offensive line allowed two sacks but Jackson faced constant harassment, particularly on third downs where the Raiders defense tightened.

Rushing Attack Analysis

Ground Game Leaders

Henry, all 250 pounds of him, delivered his signature stiff arm on a 29-yard run in the third quarter. The play moved Baltimore to the Las Vegas 9-yard line, setting up Zay Flowers’ touchdown catch two plays later. Henry then took a direct snap in the fourth quarter and powered through the line for a 3-yard score to put Baltimore ahead 23-13. He finished with 84 yards on 18 carries, averaging 4.7 per attempt. His second-half surge showed why Baltimore signed him as a free agent to bolster their ground attack.

White struggled against Baltimore’s front seven, managing just 24 yards on nine carries. Pierce abandoned the run game early in the second half, putting the game squarely on Minshew’s shoulders.

“I told these guys last night and throughout the week to beat one of the best teams in football last year and to beat one of the best players in the game, Lamar, we need all the units to play at their best,” Pierce said. “It all came down together in the fourth quarter.”

Receiving Stats: Target Distribution

Las Vegas Raiders Receivers

Adams delivered in the fourth quarter with three catches for 60 yards, including a 30-yard reception, a 29-yard grab, and the game-tying 1-yard touchdown. His clutch performance came after Brandon Stephens was flagged for pass interference on the play before the score. The six-time Pro Bowler targeted 12 times overall, converting nine catches for 110 yards during the comeback.

Pierce described the Adams connection simply: “We played pitch-and-catch to one of the best receivers in the game. I thought it was a good job by our guys just being resilient.”

Perfect on all nine targets in his NFL debut, Bowers finished with 98 yards while showing reliable hands on crossing routes. His 27-yard reception on third-and-8 in the third quarter set up Mattison’s 1-yard touchdown plunge that cut Baltimore’s lead to 16-13. Later, Bowers converted a critical third-and-5 with an 11-yard catch during the fourth quarter game-tying drive.

Baltimore Ravens Receivers

Flowers hauled in Jackson’s 8-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to give Baltimore a 16-6 advantage. The play capped a six-play, 70-yard drive that featured explosive gains through the air. Targeted 11 times in his second season, he converted seven catches for 91 yards. His chemistry with Jackson developed throughout the first two weeks, but Baltimore’s offense went three-and-out twice with the game on the line.

Andrews, a three-time Pro Bowler, worked primarily on short-to-intermediate routes and averaged 12.8 yards per reception. Baltimore needed explosive plays late, but Crosby’s pressure prevented Jackson from taking deep shots downfield.

Defensive Stats and Impact Players

Las Vegas Raiders Defense

Two sacks and four tackles for loss from Crosby wrecked Baltimore’s offensive rhythm all afternoon. His strip-sack in the first quarter forced a fumble that Las Vegas recovered, though the Raiders couldn’t capitalize on the short field. With the game on the line in the fourth quarter, Crosby generated pressure on multiple third-down attempts that forced incompletions. His constant harassment of Jackson held Baltimore to just 8 total yards on their final two possessions.

Spillane grabbed the game’s most important turnover. Reading Jackson’s eyes on a second-quarter throw to Bateman, Spillane stepped in front at the Baltimore 46 and secured the interception. Las Vegas scored seven plays later, cutting the deficit to 16-13 and swinging momentum completely.

Baltimore Ravens Defense

His first career multi-sack game came in Oweh’s fourth season, as he took down Minshew 2.5 times while adding three quarterback hits. His opening-drive sack forced a fumble that Kolton Miller recovered for Las Vegas.

Van Noy gutted through an orbital bone fracture suffered against Kansas City to record two sacks and three tackles for loss. Despite the injury, Van Noy recorded two of Baltimore’s five sacks, but the defense allowed key conversions on third down during Las Vegas’ comeback drives.

“I know the guys in the locker room, and how we feel about it,” Smith said. “Trust me, it sucks more for us than anybody else. I just know we’re going to put our head down and keep going and correct our mistakes.”

Special Teams Contribution

Kicking and Punting

Carlson converted all four field goal attempts, including pressure kicks from 53 and 51 yards in the first half. His 38-yarder with 27 seconds left capped the comeback. The veteran kicker handled windy conditions without issue.

Tucker missed from 56 yards late in the second quarter, his attempt drifting right in the 10 mph wind. The usually automatic Hall of Fame kicker connected from 48, 42, and 32 yards but missed the long attempt that would have given Baltimore important breathing room before halftime.

Return Game

Abdullah’s 35-yard return in the second quarter gave Las Vegas favorable field position that led to a Carlson field goal. He provided consistent starts around the 30-yard line on kickoffs.

Fourth Quarter Comeback Analysis

The crowd of 70,762 watched Las Vegas score on three consecutive possessions to erase a 10-point deficit:

Drive 1 (12:11-9:21): 7 plays, 64 yards, Carlson 25-yard FG

• Minshew completed 4 of 5 passes for 58 yards
• Key conversion: Adams’ 30-yard catch down the sideline on second-and-8

Drive 2 (7:36-3:54): 9 plays, 70 yards, Adams 1-yard TD

• Minshew went 5 of 7 for 60 yards and the touchdown
• Critical moment: Bowers’ 11-yard catch on third-and-5 moved chains
• Key penalty: Pass interference on Stephens gave first-and-goal at the 1

Drive 3 (2:21-0:27): 6 plays, 23 yards, Carlson 38-yard FG

• Minshew completed 2 of 3 for 10 yards
• Short field after 24-yard punt and penalty on Hollman

Baltimore managed just 8 total yards on their final two possessions as the stadium atmosphere shifted. Jackson went 1-for-6 in the closing minutes as Crosby’s pressure disrupted timing. The Ravens offense that moved the ball effectively for three quarters fell apart in the final 12 minutes.

Game Turning Points

Spillane’s Interception (3rd Quarter, 6:08)

Trailing 16-6, Las Vegas desperately needed a spark. Spillane provided it by reading Jackson’s eyes and jumping a route to Bateman at the Baltimore 46. The Raiders scored seven plays later to make it 16-13, completely changing momentum.

Pass Interference Call (4th Quarter, 4:03)

Facing third-and-17 from the Baltimore 17, Minshew threw deep for Adams in the end zone. Stephens defended the pass aggressively, but officials flagged him for interference, ruling he made contact before the ball arrived. The controversial penalty gave Las Vegas first-and-goal at the 1-yard line. Immediately after, Minshew hit Adams on a quick slant for the game-tying touchdown with 3:54 remaining.

Poor Punt and Penalty (4th Quarter, 2:21)

After the Raiders tied the game, Baltimore went three-and-out. Jordan Stout’s 24-yard punt traveled out of bounds, and Ka’dar Hollman was penalized for being out of bounds on the play. Las Vegas took over at the Baltimore 43, needing just 23 yards to set up the winning kick.

Penalty Disparity Impact

Baltimore committed 11 penalties for 109 yards compared to Las Vegas’ three for 15 yards. The flags killed Ravens drives and extended Raiders possessions on third-down situations.

Critical penalties on Baltimore:

• Offensive holding on Ronnie Stanley (2nd quarter) negated first down
• Nnamdi Madubuike face mask (4th quarter) gave Raiders automatic first down
• Brandon Stephens pass interference (4th quarter) set up tying touchdown
• Ka’dar Hollman out of bounds (4th quarter) gave Raiders short field

John Harbaugh addressed the undisciplined play: “Disappointing loss, tough loss. Could have gone our way for sure, but we didn’t get the job done. 0-2, but it’s a 17-game season, and we will be defined by the next 15 games.”

Harbaugh later added context about external expectations: “The message [is] that we define our season. We’re not going to be defined by everybody’s that gonna say that we’re not any good, that we’re done, that the season’s over after two games. That’s what’s gonna be said. We understand that. But they’re not here. They’re not inside, and no one inside’s gonna say that.”

Historical Context: Raiders vs Ravens

Las Vegas improved to 6-8 all-time against Baltimore with this victory. The Raiders and Ravens series dates back to 1996, featuring mostly competitive AFC matchup games between these franchises.

Recent matchups between these teams:

• 2021: Raiders 33, Ravens 27 (OT) in Las Vegas
• 2018: Ravens 34, Raiders 17 in Baltimore
• 2017: Ravens 30, Raiders 17 in Oakland

The Raiders have won two of the last three meetings, including the 2021 overtime thriller where Derek Carr threw for 435 yards.

What This Game Meant for Both Teams

Raiders (1-1): This road victory validated Pierce’s coaching staff and proved Las Vegas could compete with playoff-caliber opponents. Minshew converted third-and-5 during the game-tying drive and third-and-8 in the third quarter to cut Baltimore’s lead despite absorbing five sacks. Crosby dominated the defensive side while the secondary forced key stops on third down in the fourth quarter.

Ravens (0-2): Baltimore faced serious concerns after losing their home opener. The penalties, late-game execution failures, and offensive inconsistency created alarm. At 0-2, the Ravens had never reached the playoffs in franchise history when starting this poorly. Their margin for error disappeared with Dallas, Buffalo, and Cincinnati upcoming.

According to ESPN’s game recap, Jackson acknowledged postgame: “We’ve got to find our mojo and do what we do, because that’s not us at all.”

Individual Recognition

Top Performers:

• Davante Adams: 9 catches, 110 yards, game-tying touchdown in fourth quarter
• Brock Bowers: Perfect 9-for-9 on targets for 98 yards in NFL debut
• Maxx Crosby: 2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, constant pressure all game
• Daniel Carlson: Perfect 4-for-4 on field goals including game winner

The Baltimore Ravens’ official recap highlighted Oweh’s breakout performance as a silver lining in the loss. His first career multi-sack game showed the edge rusher’s development in his fourth season.

Advanced Metrics and Efficiency

Las Vegas converted key third downs at 33.3% (4 of 12) compared to Baltimore’s 27.3% (3 of 11), with the Raiders executing on third-and-8 in the third quarter and third-and-5 during the game-tying drive while Baltimore went three-and-out on their final two possessions. Both teams scored touchdowns on two of three red zone trips, making Carlson’s perfect kicking the decisive factor. The Raiders controlled possession for 30:43 versus Baltimore’s 29:17, running 60 plays to the Ravens’ 63 while milking the clock during comeback drives. Each team committed one turnover, but Spillane’s interception of Jackson converted into seven points while Humphrey’s pick of Minshew produced no points for Baltimore.

Coaching Decisions Under Scrutiny

Pierce called passing plays on third-and-8 and third-and-5 while trailing rather than running conservatively, with both conversions sparking Las Vegas’ comeback. The aggressive calls generated three straight scoring drives that completed the rally.

Harbaugh faced questions about Baltimore’s play-calling balance. Despite Henry averaging 4.7 yards per carry and dominating the second half, the Ravens threw on 34 of 63 plays rather than leaning on their Pro Bowl running back. Running Henry late in the game instead of throwing incomplete passes would have forced Las Vegas to use timeouts and bled precious clock. Baltimore threw three straight incompletions while leading 23-16, allowing Las Vegas to preserve timeouts and mount the comeback.

Series History and Statistics

Complete box scores and play-by-play details are available at Pro Football Reference’s game page.

Baltimore has historically dominated the series with an 8-6 regular season record, but Las Vegas has closed the gap recently. The Raiders have won two of three since 2017, showing they can compete regardless of location or circumstances.

Head-to-head stats since 1996:

• Baltimore averages 27.0 points per game vs Las Vegas
• Las Vegas averages 19.3 points per game vs Baltimore
• Baltimore leads in rushing yards per game (152.5 to 69.4)
• Passing yards are closer (209.8 for Baltimore, 235.0 for Las Vegas)

Statistical Leaders Summary

Passing: Minshew (276 yards) outproduced Jackson (247 yards)

Rushing: Henry (84 yards, 1 TD) controlled the ground

Receiving: Adams (110 yards, 1 TD) dominated the fourth quarter

Tackles: Spillane and Smith (11 each) led their defenses

Sacks: Oweh (2.5) and Van Noy (2.0) for Baltimore; Crosby (2.0) for Las Vegas

Kicking: Carlson (4-for-4) was perfect; Tucker (3-for-4) missed from 56 yards

The Rest of 2024: Diverging Paths

This Week 2 result proved a turning point that sent both teams in opposite directions during the 2024 season.

Baltimore’s Remarkable Recovery: The Ravens rebounded spectacularly from this 0-2 start, winning 12 of their final 15 games to finish 12-5 and capture the AFC North division title. Harbaugh’s message about defining their own season proved prophetic. Baltimore reached the playoffs, defeating Pittsburgh 28-14 in the Wild Card round before falling to Buffalo 25-27 in a heartbreaking Divisional round game. Their ability to overcome the worst start in franchise history since 2015 demonstrated championship resilience.

Las Vegas’ Collapse: This victory turned out to be one of only four wins all season for the Raiders. Las Vegas spiraled into a 10-game losing streak, their longest since 2014, finishing 4-13 and in last place in the AFC West. The team went winless against division opponents (0-6) for the first time since 2006. Pierce was fired two days after the season ended, unable to replicate the success of this memorable afternoon. This game remains the high point of a deeply disappointing campaign.

For comprehensive NFL player statistics and matchup analysis across all games, Match Player Stats provides detailed coverage throughout the season. This Raiders comeback showcased why individual performances matter in close contests, with Minshew, Adams, and Carlson delivering clutch plays down the stretch. Baltimore’s penalties and fourth-quarter execution failures cost them dearly in a game they controlled for three quarters, making the Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens match player stats from this September afternoon a perfect example of how situational football decides games.