Takeaways and observations from Ravens 38-6 win over Lions in Week 7

Lamar Jackson accounted for four total touchdowns, and the Ravens defense held Detroit to 97 yards in a first half that saw the home team score on their first four possessions.

In what can be described as an intense life lesson, the Lions learned that they are improving, but they’re not ready to be listed among the NFL’s elite after an embarrassing 38-6 loss to the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

With Baltimore now 5-2 on the season and heading to Arizona in Week 8, here are the top photos from the dominant win.

Ravens are best When Gus Edwards leads the charge

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) runs by a diving Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (54) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Edwards took a checkdown pass from Lamar Jackson, and turned it into an explosive play, rumbling 81 yards into the red zone.

Gus Edwards (80-yd reception) 📽️

🔹 Yards After Catch: 78
🔹 YAC Over Expected: +49
🔹 Top Speed: 20.23 mph

Edwards: 78 yards after catch are the most on a play since Week 8, 2021; 20.23 mph is fastest play as a ball carrier of his career#DALvsBAL | #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/6noyyKDXG0

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 22, 2023

In his best game of the season, Edwards had the 81 yard catch, along with 14 carries, for 64 yards and a rushing touchdown.

Ravens put it away early

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after completing a first down in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

AFter leading 28-0, Baltimore came out at the half and went 94 yards in 4 plays, with Lamar Jackson capping the drive with an 8-yard TD pass to Mark Andrews.

The Ravens went up 35-0, essentially ending things in the third quarter, as Fox Sports switched over th the Falcons and Buccaneers.

Ravens sack attack

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Jared Goff had been sacked ten times all season entering today; the Ravens sacked the MVP candidate five times in the first three quarters.

Kyle Van Noy

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions is hit by Kyle Van Noy #50 of the Baltimore Ravens as he scrambles with the ball in the second half of the gameat M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

A huge under the radar move for the Ravens, Van Noy logged 5 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss and 2 QB hits on the day.

Van Noy gets his second sack of the game and the Ravens' fifth overall. Lions had only given up 10 total sacks in their first six games.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) October 22, 2023

Zay Flowers

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 22: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball after a catch in the first quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The rookie made history on Sunday, logging 4 catches for 75 yards.

This stat is INSANE 🫨🫨🫨 https://t.co/OXkcuLCiXM

— Pat Ricard 🥞 (@PRic508) October 22, 2023

Odell Beckham

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) runs after the catch durning the second half against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Beckham had his best game as a Raven, logging 5 catches for 49 yards on 7 targets.

Arthur Maulet

Oct 22, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) dived to make a catch in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet (10) during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The slot cornerback led the Ravens in tackles with 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 QB hit in an impressive performance.