In a dominant performance, the Baltimore Ravens secured a lead over the San Francisco 49ers, with the Ravens scoring on seven consecutive drives. The game began with the 49ers taking a 5-0 lead, initiated by a safety worth 2 points after Lamar Jackson was penalized for intentional grounding in the end zone. Jake Moody of the 49ers then extended their lead with a 45-yard field goal. However, the Ravens responded with a 28-yard field goal by Justin Tucker, following a drive aided by 49ers' penalties. Momentum shifted when Gus Edwards scored a 1-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play, giving the Ravens a 10-5 advantage. The Ravens' offense continued to capitalize on opportunities, including a 30-yard scramble by Jackson and two touchdowns, one to Zay Flowers following Patrick Queen's interception and another to Nelson Agholor after a Brock Purdy interception. Justin Tucker added to the lead with field goals, including a 24-yarder, making the score 33-12 and giving the Ravens a 3-score lead. The Ravens' streak of scoring drives is the first against the 49ers in 18 years, matching Baltimore's longest streak since a 2019 game against the Rams.
The Ravens are the first team to score on 7 straight drives vs. the 49ers in 18 years, per @ESPNStatsInfo. It's Baltimore's longest streak since 2019 at the Rams (also 7 straight in a MNF game).
Ravens have scored on 7 straight drives vs #49ers
Ten plays, 94 yards, Ravens chewed time off the clock and kick a field goal to extend the lead to three touchdowns. Niners down 33-12 with less than 18 minutes left.
Ravens have now scored on seven straight drives. Justin Tucker's 24-yard field goal pushes it to 33-12 over the 49ers. Ravens now have a 3-score lead.
The Ravens' last 7 drives: Field goal Touchdown Field goal Field goal Touchdown Touchdown Field goal
Lamar Jackson sandwiches two TDs around Brock Purdy interception; Ravens lead 30-12. https://t.co/k2pUNuDHIs
Lamar Jackson finds Zay Flowers on 1st and goal and the Ravens extend their lead in a flash. ⚡ #RavensFlock (Via: NFL, ESPN) https://t.co/6UVeOSGdAq
One play after Patrick Queen's interception, Lamar Jackson hits a wide-open Zay Flowers for a 9-yard TD. Ravens are starting to make this showdown look like a blowout. Baltimore leads San Francisco, 30-12. (Someone with Ravens should make sure the lights don't go out).
Ravens' last 5 drives: FG TD FG FG TD Baltimore has scored on 5 straight drives, tied for the longest streak vs the 49ers this season (Vikings in Week 7).
Lamar Jackson rolls to his left and finds Nelson Agholor in the end zone for a 6-yard TD. Ravens move out to a 23-12 lead just 3 minutes into the second half.
Lamar Jackson scrambles for 30 yards. The Ravens' biggest play before that in the first half was 17 yards. Ravens get ball to the 49ers' 10 with 10 seconds left in first half.
The #Ravens go for it on fourth down and Gus Edwards rumbles it home❕ https://t.co/VSrqB6wdmd
Gus Edwards 4th-down TD run to put Baltimore ahead following the turnover. 💪 (Via: NFL, ESPN) https://t.co/f5VHESA9JK
Gus Edwards delivers on 4th & Goal! @Ravens up 10-5. 📺: #BALvsSF on ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/pkwa8SXokx https://t.co/x9Xw1xeqJ1
Ravens make the #49ers pay for that turnover as Gus Edwards plunges in from 1 yard out on fourth down. Baltimore leads 10-5 with 9:35 left in opening half.
Ravens close to within 5-3, on Justin Tucker's 28-yard field goal. Of the 65 yards on that drive, 37 came on 49ers penalties.
#49ers defense able to limit the Ravens to a 28-yard field goal from Justin Tucker after a couple of costly penalties on Tashaun Gipson gave the Ravens 37 yards on the drive. Niners lead 5-3 with 57 seconds left in first quarter.
49ers extend their lead to 5-0, on Jake Moody's 45-yard field goal with 5:58 left in the first quarter. Ravens have been out-gained, 121-14.
#49ers settle for a field goal for K Jake Moody from 45 yards out after moving into Baltimore territory again. Niners lead 5-0 with 5:58 left in first quarter.
First points of the game go to the 49ers: a safety after Lamar Jackson called for intentional grounding in the end zone. #BALvsSF https://t.co/MLMia65dos
Lamar Jackson is called for intentional grounding in the end zone, which results in a safety. Jackson collides with a fallen official before flipping the ball away. Ravens trail, 2-0, with 10:24 left in the first quarter.