The Baltimore Ravens are no longer losing, having signed a fifth win in a row Monday night.
Visiting Raymond James Stadium, head coach John Harbaugh’s men defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41 to 31.
Ravens (5-2) quarterback Lamar Jackson was in great shape. He threw five touchdown passes, including two to tight end Mark Andrews. This is the fifth time in his career that the 27-year-old athlete has started five relays for majors.
His other targets in the pay zone have been Rashod Bateman, Justice Hill and Derrick Henry. The pivot finished his game with 17 completed passes in 22 attempts for 281 yards.
In addition to catching a pass for a major, Henry also had 169 yards with his legs.
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In the defeat, pass catcher Mike Evans scored his 100e career touchdown. His match ended earlier than expected, however, as he suffered a hamstring injury.
Buccaneers (4-3) quarterback Baker Mayfield completed 31 of 45 passes for 370 yards and three touchdowns. He was also the victim of two interceptions. It was Marlon Humphrey who was the perpetrator of these thefts.
The Ravens will try to continue their successful streak against the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday. The same day, the “Bucs” have a meeting with the Atlanta Falcons.
The “Cards” win on the last play of the match
In the other Monday night clash, Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland gave his team a 17-15 victory by making a 32-yard field goal on the last play of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The winners had the ball back with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, after the Chargers (3-3) made a field goal to take the lead.
It was kicker Cameron Dicker who scored all the points for the Californian club in this duel.
For the Cardinals (3-4), quarterback Kyler Murray threw a touchdown pass, in addition to getting a middle finger with his legs. Running back James Conner didn’t find the end zone, but he still had 101 yards on 19 carries. He also stood out with 51 yards on two catches.
Next Sunday, the Cardinals and Chargers have meetings with the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints respectively.
