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Lions Reassert NFC Ambitions With Statement Win in Baltimore

Detroit's surge reshapes early projections, with Baltimore confronting defensive breakdowns plus ball-security problems.

Overview

  • Detroit beat Baltimore 38-30 on Monday night, piling up 224 rushing yards as David Montgomery ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, with Jahmyr Gibbs adding 67 yards and two scores.
  • The Lions sacked Lamar Jackson seven times and mounted two touchdown drives of 96-plus yards, going 3-for-3 on fourth down under first-year playcaller John Morton.
  • Despite three touchdown passes and no interceptions from Jackson, Baltimore fell to 1-2 with 20 missed tackles reported and key defenders sidelined, while Derrick Henry’s season total reached three fumbles as John Harbaugh called the defense unacceptable.
  • CBS Sports’ simulations boosted Detroit’s playoff, division and Super Bowl odds after Week 3, as national power rankings dropped the Ravens following the loss.
  • Separately, Green Bay’s 13-10 defeat in Cleveland underscored offensive-line injuries and a blocked potential game-winning field goal, renewing worries about protection and special teams.