Baltimore Ravens Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Fell 30-38 to Detroit on Monday night. The Ravens found themselves in a shootout at Ford Field, trading haymakers with the upstart Lions. Lamar Jackson passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns and kept Baltimore in the fight until the final drive, but the defense couldn’t slow David Montgomery’s punishing ground assault (151 rushing yards).

Analytics: Despite the loss, Baltimore leads the league with 35.3 points per game. They averaged 8.0 yards per play against Detroit but surrendered five plays of 20+ yards. Defensive coordinator adjustments are needed as opponents have averaged 30 points over the last two games.

Injuries: Tight end Mark Andrews emerged healthy with six catches for 91 yards and two TDs. No new major injuries were reported, but star defensive end Nick Bosa (San Francisco) injured his knee and will undergo further tests; his absence could impact Baltimore’s Week 4 opponent.

Betting: Baltimore was a 4.5-point favorite, but Detroit pulled the upset; the Lions covered and the game sailed over the 52.5-point total.

Fantasy: Lamar Jackson reaffirmed top-five QB status with three passing touchdowns and 50 rushing yards. David Montgomery gashed the Ravens, hinting at a run-defense vulnerability to monitor. Wideout Zay Flowers saw seven targets but turned them into just 64 yards – he remains a WR3.