BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — The Baltimore Ravens fell to the New Orleans Saints, 24-17, in Sunday’s Week 2 home opener at M&T Bank Stadium, dropping to 1-1 after blowing a second-half lead.
Baltimore led 14-6 at halftime behind a Derrick Henry touchdown run and a 22-yard touchdown catch from Rashod Bateman. The Saints answered after the break, outscoring the Ravens 18-3 in the second half and 15-0 in the fourth quarter.
With the game tied at 17 late, Saints quarterback Tyler Shough hit tight end Juwan Johnson for 26 yards to the Ravens’ 4, then scored on a fourth-down quarterback sneak with 1:28 left. The call stood after review. Lamar Jackson’s deep pass intended for Bateman was intercepted by Julian Blackmon to end Baltimore’s last drive.
Jackson finished 21-for-31 for 235 yards and one touchdown. Bateman led the Ravens with 88 receiving yards. Shough went 27-of-34 for 252 yards and a touchdown pass; Chris Olave had eight catches for 86 yards and a score. Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not play. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe) left in the third quarter.
Mid-Shore Ravens fans turn next to Week 3 in Rio de Janeiro against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
| Line | Result |
|---|---|
| Final | Saints 24, Ravens 17 |
| Halftime | Ravens 14, Saints 6 |
| Second half | Saints 18, Ravens 3 |
| Fourth quarter | Saints 15, Ravens 0 |
| Ravens record | 1-1 |
Source: Baltimore Ravens
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