The Detroit Lions’ trip to Baltimore turned into a tough lesson in the NFL as they faced a 38-6 blowout loss against the Ravens. There were no excuses made by Lions’ head coach Dan Campbell, who bluntly stated, “They kicked our ass.”
This loss marked the first road defeat of the season for the Lions, and it was a challenging one. The Ravens’ offense, led by MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, put up a whopping 503 total yards. Winners of four straight games, the Lions entered Baltimore with high expectations, but this defeat served as a reality check to stay on course.
Coach Campbell acknowledged the sobering effect of such losses, saying, “You don’t want these to happen, but when it does, it recenters you, it refocuses you. Nobody likes to watch them having a great time because they kicked our ass. That motivates me for next week, it motivates our team. You’ll do anything to avoid that feeling again.”
The Lions had a rare opportunity to start the season 6-1 or better for the first time since 1956, but the Ravens quickly built a 28-0 lead at halftime. Lamar Jackson had a standout performance, going 21-for-27 with 357 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown.
Despite the tough loss, rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs provided a bright spot, returning from a two-game absence due to injury and scoring his first NFL touchdown. Gibbs played a crucial role, filling in for veteran running back David Montgomery. He contributed 126 yards from scrimmage and displayed the team’s resilience.
Gibbs mentioned how the loss serves as a reminder that the team is not invincible, and it raises the intensity in the locker room. The Lions (5-2) will aim to bounce back as they face the Las Vegas Raiders in a “Monday Night Football” game on October 30.
While offensive tackle Taylor Decker described the Baltimore loss as “embarrassing,” quarterback Jared Goff accepted responsibility and emphasized the need to respond positively. Goff acknowledged that the team has faced adversity before and believes they can overcome this setback.
The loss to the Ravens was undoubtedly a challenging experience, but the Lions are determined to respond in a way that reflects their resilience and determination.
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