The Baltimore Ravens defense put on a dominant performance in their 20-10 Week 12 road win against the Los Angeles Chargers, forcing four turnovers and holding a potent offense at bay. The victory has elevated the Ravens to the top of the AFC standings with a 9-3 record as they head into their Week 13 bye.
The game saw the Chargers commit crucial turnovers, with quarterback Justin Herbert and Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen both losing fumbles, and Herbert also throwing an interception. The Ravens capitalized on the turnovers, although they only managed to score three points off the four turnovers.
The Chargers took an early lead but struggled to maintain their momentum, managing just 38 yards of offense for the rest of the first half. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense found their stride, with Jackson throwing for 177 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 39 yards.
A late second-quarter fumble by Allen set the Ravens up for another score, with kicker Justin Tucker adding two more field goals in the third quarter to extend the Baltimore lead to 13-3. Herbert tried to rally the Chargers with a touchdown pass to tight end Gerald Everett, bringing the score to 13-10, but a missed field goal by Tucker and a crucial defensive play by the Ravens sealed the win. Rookie wideout Zay Flowers provided the exclamation point with a 37-yard rushing touchdown.
The Ravens emerged as the clear victors in the turnover battle, winning 4-0, with Jackson playing turnover-free football. On the other hand, the Chargers once again found themselves coming up just short in a crucial moment, as Herbert was unable to connect with his receivers late in the game.
The Ravens are now looking ahead to their Week 13 bye with a strong record, while the Chargers will head to New England to take on the Patriots in a cross-country road trip.