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The Ravens' First Victory Lifts a Load Off Their Shoulders
The Ravens secured a crucial 28-25 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, staving off a fourth-quarter comeback and lifting a weight off their shoulders. The win, Baltimore's first of the 2024 season, was a must-win in more ways than one.
No team has ever won the Super Bowl after starting 0-3, and this victory came with immense importance. It wasn't perfect, but the Ravens escaped with a win that could turn their season in the right direction.
Lamar Jackson was instrumental in the victory, completing 12 of 15 passes for 182 yards and adding 87 yards on the ground. He made key plays throughout the game and even ran for the game-ending first down. The Ravens' running game was also dominant, with Derrick Henry rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries.
Henry's performance was particularly impressive, as he brought all the smoke to the Cowboys, breaking tackles and dishing out stiff arms. He was a living nightmare for the Cowboys, and his dominant performance set the tone for Baltimore's offense.
The Ravens' offensive line also deserves praise for its performance. The unit kept All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons from wrecking the game, and Jackson wasn't sacked. The Ravens rushed for 274 yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.
New Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr won't forget his first victory as a defensive coordinator, coming in front of family and friends at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys' offense was stifled for three quarters, but Dallas' 19-point fourth quarter made this another nail-biting finish for Baltimore.
While there were still issues on defense, particularly in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys made it interesting, there were good signs for the Ravens' defense. Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was held in check, and Dallas' running game was virtually non-existent.
Rookie safety Nate Wiggins made his biggest play as a Raven, stripping the football away from Lamb in the red zone to end a Dallas drive.
In extra points, the Ravens relied on their ground game, running it 45 times. Penalties continued to be an issue for the Ravens, who had 13 for 105 yards. Safety Kyle Hamilton had his best defensive game of the season with team-high 12 tackles, while inside linebacker Roquan Smith had 11.
Overall, this victory felt like a must-win, and it's exactly what the Ravens needed to get their season back on track.
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