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Ravens-Lions on Monday Night Football Sets Early Litmus Test in Baltimore

Detroit treats the trip as a payback chance after a 38-6 loss in Baltimore in 2023.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium, with a national telecast on ESPN and ABC.
  • John Harbaugh’s Ravens own a 43-19 primetime record since 2008 and lead the series 6-1, including 4-0 at home.
  • Lamar Jackson enters with standout marks in spotlight games, including a 7-2 Monday night record with 22 touchdowns and no interceptions and a 24-2 record versus NFC teams.
  • Jared Goff was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing five touchdowns against Chicago as Detroit seeks a faster start than in its 2023 defeat in Baltimore.
  • Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said preparing for Jackson has cost him sleep, highlighting keys such as Detroit’s run defense against Derrick Henry and the Lions’ pass rush led by Aidan Hutchinson.