The Ravens picked up their first win of the season, topping the Dallas Cowboys, 28-25, at AT&T Stadium. Baltimore (1-2) scored touchdowns on its first two drives and led throughout despite a late push from the Cowboys.
Here's how it happened:
Turning Point
After three straight touchdown drives for Dallas, the Ravens were faced with a third-and-6, and Lamar Jackson delivered a perfect pass to Zay Flowers for the first down. It was a pivotal play as the Cowboys had all the momentum, but in the biggest moment, two of Baltimore's best players came up clutch.
Top Play
On the opening possession of the second half, Derrick Henry delivered his signature stiff-arm, popping Dallas cornerback Caelen Carson in the face to stave off a tackle. Henry went for 29 yards on the run, setting up his 26-yard touchdown run a few plays later.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Ravens: (9:36) Lamar Jackson 9-yard run | 7-0, Ravens |
| Cowboys: (6:33) Brandon Aubrey 65-yard field goal | 7-3, Ravens | |
| Ravens: (2:41) Derrick Henry 1-yard run | 14-3, Ravens | |
| 2nd Quarter | Ravens: (:25) Rashod Bateman 13-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 21-3, Ravens |
| Cowboys: (:02) Brandon Aubrey 51-yard field goal | 21-6, Ravens | |
| 3rd Quarter | Ravens: (11:58) Derrick Henry 26-yard run | 28-6, Ravens |
| 4th Quarter | Cowboys: (8:53) Dak Prescott 1-yard run, two-point conversation no good | 28-12, Ravens |
| Cowboys: (7:07) Jalen Tolbert 15-yard pass from Dak Prescott | 28-18, Ravens | |
| Cowboys: (2:53) KaVontae Turpin 16-yard pass from Dak Prescott | 28-25, Ravens | |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Cowboys | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Lamar Jackson (182 yards, one TD) | Dak Prescott (379 yards, two TDs |
| Receiving Leader | Nelson Agholor (one catch, 56 yards) | Jake Ferguson (six receptions, 95 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Derrick Henry (25 carries, 151 yards, two TDs) | Rico Dowdle (eight carries, 32 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Cowboys | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers Forced | 1 | 0 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Cowboys | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 34:45 | 25:15 |
| Total Yards | 456 | 412 |
| Penalties | 13 for 105 yards | six for 44 yards |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 4-for-9 | 7-for-13 |
| 1st Downs | 24 | 26 |
Stock Watch
RB Derrick Henry
Henry showed exactly why Ravens fans were so excited to sign him this offseason. He had 25 carries for 151 yards and two touchdowns and added 23 receiving yards. It was a prime Henry performance with thunderous stiff arms, defenders getting dragged, and long runs. Sunday's game showed what Baltimore's offense can look like when everything is clicking.
OLB Kyle Van Noy
After two sacks last week, Van Noy had two more on Dak Prescott as the 33-year-old continues to thrive in a pass-rush role. Both of Van Noy's sacks came on third down, and his second kicked Dallas out of field goal range.
The Offensive Line
The Ravens dominated in the trenches, running for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and Jackson wasn't sacked. Baltimore's offensive line has taken a lot of scrutiny over the first two weeks but was a strong point in Sunday's win.
Up Next
The Ravens host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football in Week 4. The Bills are 2-0 with wins over the Cardinals and Dolphins. They play their Week 3 game on Monday night against the Jaguars.
Next Sunday's game is Baltimore's "Darkness Falls" game, and all fans are encouraged to wear black to M&T Bank Stadium. Fans will receive light up wristbands upon entry.
