Introduction
In an intense Week 15 showdown, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the New York Giants, cruising to a 35–14 in
Overall Team Performance
- Total Yards
- Ravens: 445 total yards
- Giants: 236 total yards
- Yards per Play
- Ravens averaged 7.5 yards per play.
- Giants averaged 3.9 yards per play.
- Time of Possession
- Ravens: 28:58
- Giants: 31:02
- Turnovers
- Both teams committed 1 turnover in the game.
Baltimore Ravens: Standout Player Stats
Lamar Jackson (Quarterback)
- Passing: Completed 21 of 25 attempts for 290 yards, 5 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Efficiency: His passer rating was extremely high, reflective of how cleanly he operated.
- Big Plays:
- Rashod Bateman49-yard touchdown.
- Later, he connected with Bateman again on a 20-yard strike.
- Sacks: Jackson was sacked twice for a loss of 10 total yards.
Jackson’s performance was one of the most efficient and dominant by a Ravens quarterback this season.
Rashod Bateman (Wide Receiver)
- Receptions: 3 catches
- Yards: 80 receiving yards
- Touchdowns: 2 receiving touchdowns (49 yards and 20 yards).
Bateman made a significant impact, turning just a few targets into major scoring plays.
Other Key Contributors
- Mark Andrews (Tight End):Jackson’s fir13 yards.
- Devontez Walker (Receiver): Scored on a 21-yard touchdown reception from Jackson.
- Derrick Henry (Running Back): Carried the ball 14 times for 67 yards, helping sustain drives.
New York Giants: Key Player Performances
Tommy DeVito / Tim Boyle (Quarterbacks)
- Tommy De
- Completed 10 of 13 passes for 68 yards, before exiting with a concussion.
- Tim Boyle (Relief):
- Threw 12 of 24 for 123 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
- His touchdown was a 23-yard strike to Malik Nabers .
Malik Nabers (Wide Receiv
- Receptions: 10 catches
- Yards: 82 receiving yards
- Touchdowns: 1 touchdown (23-yard reception from Boyle)
- Season Impact: His 82 yards in this game pushed his season total to 901 yards, making him second on the Giants’ rookie list.
Rushing Attack
- Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Led the Giants’ ground game with 31 yards on 10 carries.
- Devin Singletary: Contributed 25 yards on 8 attempts, including a 2-yard rushing touchdown.
Defense Highlights
- Dane Belton (Safety):
- Recorded a career-high 14 tackles (8 solo)
- Also notched a sack, bringing down backup QB Josh Johnson for a 5-yard loss.
- Brian Burns (Linebacker): Registered a sack on Lamar Jackson, raising his season total to 8.0 sacks.
- Micah McFadden (Linebacker): Tallied 11 tackles and had his third sack of the season.
Advanced Insights and Context
- Ravens’ Aerial Precision:
- Lamar Jackson’s 21 completions on 25 attempts underscore a surgical-level command of the passing game. His five touchdowns against no interceptions reflect total control.
- The efficiency allowed Baltimore to capitalize early and often, especially in the red zone.
- Big-Play Receivers:
- Bateman’s two long touchdowns (49 and 20 yards) turned the game in Baltimore’s favor early, setting the tone for the second quarter.
- Walker adding a third passing score (21 yards) underlines the depth of Baltimore’s receiving threats.
- Giants’ Offensive Struggles:
- Switching QBs mid-game due to DeVito’s concussion disrupted rhythm. Boyle’s stat line of 123 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT suggests flashes of potential, but also inconsistency.
- Despite that, Nabers proved to be a reliable target, furthering his impressive rookie season.
- The ground game, led by Tracy and Singletary, was limited, piling pressure on the passing game.
- Defensive Effort by Giants:
- Belton’s 14-tackle game was a standout — despite being in a losing effort, he was all over the field.
- Burns and McFadden both recording sacks offered bright spots, though it wasn’t enough to consistently disrupt Jackson.
- Momentum & Game Flow:
- Baltimore’s offense was dominant, and they struck early. Their second-quarter drive, culminating in a long Bateman touchdown, flipped the field and the game’s momentum.
- Once the Ravens built their lead, New York struggled to respond. Though the Giants did manage a couple of scores (including a late Boyle-to-Nabers TD), Baltimore’s efficiency denied them any real comeback window.
Conclusion
The Ravens vs. Giants matchup was a showcase of Baltimore’s precision and poise – particularly through the arm of Lamar Jacks, whose five-touchdown performance was both efficient and explosive. Rashod Bateman proved to be Jackson’s favorite target, turning limited opportunities into game-breaking plays.
On the flip side, the Giants displayed resilience in parts: Tim Boyle guided a scoring drive in relief, and Malik Nabers continued to impress as a rookie standout. Yet, inconsistency at quarterback, and a lackluster running game, contributed to their inability to keep pace.
Defensively, New York had individual bright spots (notably from Dane Belton) but couldn’t contain Baltimore’s balanced attack. The final scoreline — 35–14 — reflected a comprehensive effort by the Ravens and an uphill battle for the Giants, both on offense and defense.
This game serves as a microcosm of where each team stands: Baltimore as a well-oiled, high-powered offense with deep threat capabilities, and New York still searching for sustained consistency while developing young talent.
