The Baltimore Ravens secured a 24-18 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, snapping a four-game home losing streak, but the win came amid growing concerns over injuries to key players. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson exited the game in the second quarter with a left ankle injury and did not return. Jackson, a two-time MVP, completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the field after being sacked and landing on his ankle. He was later seen wearing a walking boot, though the team has described his status as day-to-day.
Backup Tyler Huntley stepped in at quarterback, completing 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards and managing the offense in the second half, though the Ravens failed to score after halftime. Baltimore led 24-7 at the break, fueled in part by a 64-yard field goal from Tyler Loop, the longest in stadium history. The Titans rallied late, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion to make it 24-18, but Malaki Starks sealed the win by recovering an onside kick with just over a minute remaining.
The Ravens’ defense forced two early turnovers—a first-play interception and a fumble recovery—that helped establish their lead. Derrick Henry, a former Titan now playing for Baltimore, rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Zay Flowers posted eight catches for 118 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee’s offense struggled overall, gaining 297 total yards and converting only 2 of 10 third downs.
Aside from Jackson, Baltimore’s injury list grew as cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf), tight end Durham Smythe (Achilles tendon), and right guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) all left the game injured. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley, playing through a lingering toe injury, acknowledged the challenges posed by the mounting absences but emphasized the team’s reliance on depth. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s handpicked Smythe was noted as an important loss given his knowledge of the scheme.
The Ravens’ penalties were also an issue, with 13 infractions for 131 yards extending Tennessee’s drives or stalling their own. Coach Jesse Minter criticized the performance, neither downplaying the penalties nor providing clarity on the exact condition of several injured players.
Elsewhere in the NFL, injury concerns mounted across multiple teams on Sunday. The Washington Commanders lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to a right knee injury and wide receiver Jaylin Lane to a serious leg injury in their game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Cincinnati Bengals sidelined All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase with a concussion and placed Tee Higgins on the injury list with an adductor injury. Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton suffered hamstring and dislocated ankle injuries, respectively, during their win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Thornton is expected to be out indefinitely.
Other notable injuries include Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley, who exited early with a hamstring issue, Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper with a suspected season-ending Achilles tear, and multiple starters for the Los Angeles Chargers going down with injuries during a loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
As the season advances, these injuries loom over teams’ abilities to maintain momentum, with Baltimore facing several strong opponents in upcoming weeks despite the early-season success.