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Instant analysis of Ravens shocking 22-19 overtime loss to Colts in Week 3

The Ravens were overwhelming favorites but outsmarted themselves and had costly turnovers in a 22-19 loss to the Colts at M&T Bank Stadium.

Gardner Minshew was 27-44 passing, for 227 yards and one passing touchdown in relief of Anthony Richardson, who missed the game with a concussion.

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Baltimore had multiple chances to win the game before overtime and had legendary kicker Justin Tucker fall just short on a potential game-winning 61-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation.

The Ravens offense stalled in the overtime period, gaining just 11 yards on two conservative overtime possessions, and went for it on fourth-down in their territory with more than enough time on the clock.

Baltimore turned the ball over on downs after a non-pass interference call on rookie Zay Flowers on fourth-and-3 with 3:25 to go.

Colts kicker Matt Gay outplayed Justin Tucker, setting an NFL record with four field goals of 50-plus yards, including the 53-yard game-winner.

With the Ravens set to start preparation on the Browns, here’s an instant analysis of the loss.

Kyle Hamilton's dominant performance

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Hamilton was dominant on the day, logging 9 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass defended and 3 quarterback hits.

Ravens retooled rushing attack

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With J.K. Dobbins, Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell all out, the Ravens still had a stout rushing attack, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson who picked up the slack with 14 big rushes for over 100 yards.

Gus Edwards had 11 carries for 52 yards before exiting, while Melvin Gordon had 10 carries for 32 yards.

Todd Monken spreading things out

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a touchdown as Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Indianapolis Colts tackles Jackson in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

It happened more than once on Sunday, and the Ravens first year offensive coordinator tallied 364 total yards on an ugly afternoon.

Lamar Jackson dynamic

Sep 24, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws from the pocket during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Jackson was 22 of 31 passing, for 202 yards and an 88 QBR. On the ground, Jackson led all Ravens ball carriers with 14 carries, for 101 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Patrick Queen

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Queen was second on the Ravens with 10 tackles on the afternoon as he continues to improve playing alongside Roquan Smith.

Roquan Smith

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The talented middle linebacker had 13 tackles, one half a sack, one QB hit and one pass defended on the day.

Ravens defense scores on a safety

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The Baltimore defense tried to put things away, forcing Gardner Minshew into stepping out of bounds.

Punter Jordan Stout

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Punters don’t always get the love, but Sout was dynamic on Sunday, booming five punts for 262 yards with a 52.4 average early on.

Stout had a game high, 65 yard punt as well.

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