Detroit Lions Roar Past Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium with Defensive Dominance

The Detroit Lions improved their record to 2-1 after a commanding performance against the Baltimore Ravens, who now stand at 1-2. The game concluded with a score of 38-30 in favor of the Lions, showcasing their prowess on both sides of the ball.

First Quarter

The opening quarter set the tone for what would be a high-scoring affair. The Lions' offense was quick to capitalize on opportunities, with Jared Goff leading an efficient passing attack. Goff completed 20 out of 28 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown, maintaining a completion rate of 71 percent. Amon-Ra St. Brown was instrumental in this quarter, securing seven receptions for 77 yards and scoring one touchdown.

Second Quarter

As the game progressed into the second quarter, Detroit's rushing game took center stage. David Montgomery broke through Baltimore's defense with a remarkable run that spanned 72 yards—the longest rush of the day—contributing significantly to his total of 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs also added two rushing touchdowns to his name, further extending Detroit's lead.

Third Quarter

Defensively, the third quarter saw standout performances from players like Al-Quadin Muhammad and Jack Campbell. Muhammad recorded an impressive total of two-and-a-half sacks while Campbell contributed eight tackles and forced one fumble that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Detroit.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter at M&T Bank Stadium, despite Baltimore's attempts to rally back led by their quarterback Lamar Jackson’s efforts on offense, it was ultimately not enough against Detroit’s defensive resilience which included seven sacks overall by players like Derrick Barnes who added another sack to his tally.

The pivotal moment came when Aidan Hutchinson forced a crucial fumble recovered by D.J. Reed that halted any chance for Baltimore’s comeback—a true turning point in this "Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens review."

With this victory behind them and "Detroit Lions post-match stats" reflecting their strong performance across all facets—passing efficiency at over seventy percent completion rate; four successful red zone attempts out five; zero turnovers—the team looks ahead confidently towards hosting Cleveland Browns next week at Ford Field on September 28th at 1:00 PM EDT where fans can catch all action live via FOX network broadcast.

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