Lamar Jackson threw for five touchdowns, Derrick Henry racked up 169 yards on the ground as theBaltimore Ravens defeated theÂTampa Bay Buccaneers,Â41-31, on“Monday Night Football.”
The long-term injury impact of this game might be the biggest takeaway from the high-scoring affair.
The Buccaneers lost their top two receivers — Mike Evans and Chris Godwin — to injuries. Godwin’s injury, which occurred in the game’s final minute, will sideline the receiver indefinitely. Godwin’s absence will leave a big hole in the Buccaneers’ offense; the eighth-year player out of Penn State was among the league leaders with 50 receptions for 576 yards.
The Ravens’ three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey also left with a knee injury, which was suffered on his second interception of the game.
Tampa Bay had gotten out to a 10-0 lead and threatened to extend that lead, but Baker Mayfield threw an interception in the end zone. The momentum from that point on was in the Ravens’ favor. Baltimore scored 34 unanswered points. Tampa Bay didn’t score again until the fourth quarter.
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The Ravens improved to 5-2 and moved into a first-place tie atop the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, fell to 4-3 and are in a first-place tie in the NFC South with the Atlanta Falcons, who also lost in during Week 7.
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Ravens vs. Buccaneers highlights
Chris Godwin shaken up
With under one minute to go, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin stayed down on the ground after taking a hit from linebacker Roquan Smith. ESPN did not show a replay of the hit on their broadcast, so the nature of the injury is unclear for now. Godwin required immediate assistance from medical personnel after the tackle.
Zay Flowers foils second onside attempt
The Buccaneers likely needed to recover a second straight onside kick to stay alive in the game, but Zay Flowers didn’t let that happen. Chase McLaughlin’s bouncing kick ended up in the hands of the Ravens’ receiver playing on the hands team, and Baltimore will try to run down the clock with under two minutes to go.
Ravens 41, Buccaneers 31: Rachaad White closes the gap
Tampa Bay running back Rachaad White found himself wide open on a crossing route to the left side and waltzed his way into the end zone for a 23-yard touchdown reception. It’s 41-31 Ravens at the two-minute warning.