Baltimore Ravens Beat Los Angeles Rams 37-31 with Walk-Off Punt Return TD in OT: Live Game Log
As the Ravens host the Rams on Sunday, fans will be treated to a matchup between two of the best rookie wideouts in the game. Puka Nacua was drafted by Los Angeles with the 177th overall pick in the fifth round of last April's NFL Draft. And he's wasted no time in setting himself apart.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh isn't at all surprised by Nacua's 77 catches for 1,029 yards this season.
“I liked him. He was one of my highest-rated guys. You can ask anybody here. ... He was way up on my board," the Baltimore coach said with a smile this week. "He’s playing exactly how I thought he would, for the record.”
Harbaugh has his own rookie phenom in Zay Flowers, the Ravens' first-round pick at No. 22. Harbaugh's rookie pass catcher has 613 yards on 58 catches for the Ravens - who are deeper at receiver than the Rams are. Last week against the Chargers, Flowers registered two scores, one through the air and one on the ground.
“I’ve definitely seen what he’s been doing, so it’s been so cool, especially for one of the young guys,” Nacua said. “I love watching receivers and people getting open and scoring touchdowns. That’s a fun thing I like to watch about football, so watching him play is definitely exciting.”
Baltimore has won six of its last seven and has a two-game lead in the AFC North over the Steelers and Browns. Los Angeles has won three in a row which has put them back in NFC playoff contention.
Nacua has been limited in practice this week but needs 445 yards receiving over the next five games to break Bill Groman's NFL rookie record, and 28 catches to break the single-season rookie record owned by Jaylen Waddle.
Heavy rains are expected all day at M&T Bank Stadium, so ball control and turnovers could play a major factor.
The Ravens have elected to go with the all purple look today against the Rams.
Baltimore inactives for Sunday against the Rams are:
CB Rock Ya-Sin
LB Malik Harrison
C Sam Mustipher
G Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
QB Josh Johnson (3rd QB)
Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...
The Ravens get the ball first to start the game.
FIRST QUARTER: Ravens 7, Rams 3
The kickoff goes six yards deep, returned by Duvernay for 21 yards to the BAL 15.
Edwards runs off right tackle for three, then Jackson hits Mitchell for eight and a first down.
Jackson hits Likely for seven, then Mitchell runs for a gain of one. On 3rd and 2 from the BAL 35, Edwards manages just a yard gain. The punt goes 45 yards to the LAR 20, returned by Trammell for four yards to the LAR 24.
Williams runs off left guard for five, then off right guard for 10 and a first down.
Williams runs for four then for nine off right tackle for a first down at the LAR 43.
Freeman runs off left guard for three, then Nacua carries the end around for six. On 3rd and 1 from the BAL 39, Williams gets two up the middle for a first down.
Williams runs off right end for two. PENALTY on BLT-T.Robinson, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced at BLT 35.
Williams runs up the middle for 11.
Stafford passes incomplete to Robinson, then misses Nacua in the end zone. On 3rd and Goal from the BAL 9, Stafford passes incomplete to Kupp.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Havrisik is good from 27 for a 3-0 lead over the Ravens with 5:35 left in the first quarter. The drive goes 67 yards in 13 plays and takes 6:01 of the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Lamar passes incomplete deep to Flowers, then hits OBJ for 20 to the BAL 45 for a first down.
Lamar passes incomplete to Bateman, then Jackson is sacked for a loss of no gain. On 3rd and 10 from the BAL 45, Jackson misses Mitchell. The punt goes 47 yards to the LAR 8.
Stafford connects with Nacua for 17 to the LAR 25.
Stafford throws incomplete on the right sideline, then hits Nacua again for four. On 3rd and 6 form the LAR 29, Stafford is sacked for a loss of eight by Justin Madubuike. The punt goes 59 yards to the BAL 20, returned by Duvernay 14 yards to the BAL 34.
Mitchell runs off right end for six, then Mitchell gets six more for a first down.
TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: On 1st and 10 from the BAL 46, Jackson connects with Likely in blown coverage and he runs it 54 yards into the end zone for a 7-3 lead over the Rams with :25 left in the first quarter. The drive goes 66 yards in three plays and takes 1:29 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Freeman runs for three yards. BLT-K.Hamilton was injured during the play.
SECOND QUARTER: Rams 20, Ravens 17
Williams runs off right end for five. On 3rd and 2, Stafford passes deep down the right sideline to Robinson for 22 yards. PENALTY on BLT-M.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BLT 45.
Stafford hits Kupp for 27 yards to the BAL 3.
Williams runs up the middle for two. PENALTY on LA-C.Shelton, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BLT 1 - No Play. Stafford passes incomplete to Kupp.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jackson scrambles for 11.
Jackson runs off left end for three, then passes incomplete to OBJ across the middle. On 3rd and 7 from the BAL 39 Jackson completes to Flowers for 15 and a first down.
TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: On 1st and 10 from the LAR 46, Jackson throws deep down the left sideline to OBJ for a 46-yard touchdown and a 14-10 lead over the Rams. The drive goes 75 yards in five plays and takes 2:21 off the clock.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Freeman runs for three off left end, then Stafford hits Kupp for four. On 3rd and 3 from the LAR 28, Stafford hits Kupp in the left flat for a loss of two yards. The punt goes 50 yards to the BAL 20, returned by Duvernay for 15 to the BAL 35. LA-H.Long was injured during the play. PENALTY on BLT-T.Wallace, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at LA 30 - No Play. First down, Rams.
Williams runs off left guard for six then Stafford throws incomplete. On 3rd and 4 from the LAR 41, Stafford hits Nacua for 34 yards to the BAL 25.
Stafford passes incomplete to Atwell. LA-T.Atwell was injured during the play.
Stafford passes incomplete to Nacua. PENALTY on BLT-K.Hamilton, Defensive Pass Interference, 15 yards, enforced at BLT 25 - No Play. Williams runs for three.
TOUCHDOWNS RAMS: On 2nd and Goal from the BAL 7, Stafford passes short right to Allen for a 17-14 lead over the Ravens with 5:00 left in the first half. The drive goes 75 yards in nine plays and takes 4:40 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
PENALTY on BLT-J.Simpson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BLT 25 - No Play.
INTERCEPTION RAMS: On 1st and 15 from the BAL 20, Jackson passes deep down the left sideline intended for Bateman and it's INTERCEPTED by Witherspoon at the LAR 32. He returned 17 yards to the LAR 49.
Williams runs off right end for eight, then runs again for one. On 3rd and 1 from the BAL 42, Stafford hits Allen for four. PENALTY on LA-K.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at BLT 42 - No Play. On 3rd and 15 from the LAR 44, Stafford hits Allen for 18 and a first down.
Stafford hits Kupp for two.
-TWO-MINUTE WARNING-
Williams carries up the middle for three.
Timeout #1 by BLT at 01:55
On 3rd and 5, Stafford passes incomplete deep down the left side to Robinson.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Havrisik is good from 51 for a 20-14 lead over the Ravens with 1:45 left in the half. The drive goes 18 yards in seven plays and takes 3:01 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jackson passes incomplete to Beckham, then Lamar hits Agholor for 12 and a first down.
Jackson hits Agholor again for eight, then Lamar scrambles for six for another first down.
Lamar passes complete to Likely for seven, then connects with Bateman for 14 and another first down at the LAR 28.
Jackson throws incomplete to Flowers.
Timeout #2 by LA at 01:05
Lamar connects with Bateman for 10 to the LAR 18 with 1:05 left.
Lamar passes incomplete to Likely, then Jackson finds Agholor for just one. On 3rd and 9 from the LAR 17, Lamar finds Likely for just four.
Timeout #2 by BLT at 00:12
FIELD GOAL RAVENS: Tucker is good from 31 yards for a 20-17 Rams lead with :09 left in the first half. The drive goes 62 yards in 12 plays and takes 1:36 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Stafford kneels to end the half.
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER: Rams 22, Ravens 20
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Stafford passes to Williams for a loss of two, then Stafford passes incomplete to Robinson. On 3rd and 12 from the LAR 23, PENALTY on LA-K.Dotson, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at LA 23 - No Play. On 3rd and 17 from the LAR 18 Williams runs up the middle for 11. The punt goes 58 yards to the BAL 13, returned by Wallace for 10 yards.
Edwards runs up the middle for three, then Mitchell gets 27 to the LAR 47.
WR Devin Duvernay (back) has been ruled out for the game.
Jackson passes incomplete to Flowers, then Lamar scrambles for 11 and a first down.
Edwards runs off right guard for five. LA-B.Brown was injured during the play. Mitchell runs for three. On 3rd and 2 from the LAR 28, Jackson passes incomplete.
FIELD GOAL RAVENS: Tucker is good from 47 for a 20-20 tie with the Rams with 10:02 left in the third quarter. The drive goes 49 yards in eight plays and takes 3:32 off the clock.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Williams runs off right tackle for a loss of two, tackled by Hamilton, then Stafford gets sacked for a loss of four by Jones. On 3rd and 16 from the LA 19, Stafford passes incomplete deep down the right side to Nacua. PENALTY on BLT-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at LA 19 - No Play.
Williams runs for two, then runs again off left end for a loss of three. On 3rd and 11 from the LAR 34, Stafford hits Williams for nine. The punt goes 47 yards to the BAL 10, fair caught by Wallace.
Jackson scrambles for five, then Lamar throws incomplete to Likely.
FUMBLE SNAP - SAFETY RAMS: On 3rd and 5 from the BAL 15, Linderbaum snaps the ball before Lamar was expecting it and it goes through the back of the end zone for 22-20 lead over the Ravens.
The Tucker kick goes 73 yards to the LAR 7, returned 22 yards to the LAR 29. LA-B.Skowronek was injured during the play.
Stafford passes incomplete, then hits Nacua for six. On 3rd and 4 from the LAR 35, Stafford completes to Kupp for 32 yards to the BAL 33.
Williams runs off left guard for four, then runs off right end for a loss of one. On 3rd and 7 from the BAL 30, Stafford hits Williams for a loss of eight, hit in the backfield by Kyle Van Noy.
PENALTY on LA, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at BLT 38 - No Play.
The punt goes 43 yards into the end zone for a touchback.
Jackson scrambles for 16 up the middle.
Mitchell runs off right tackle for five, then Lamar throws incomplete short on the right side. On 3rd and 5 from the BAL 41, Lamar completes to Flowers for six and a first down.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER: Ravens 31, Rams 31
Jackson passes deep down the left sideline incomplete to OBJ, then Lamar hits Likely for 11 and a first down.
Edwards rushes for two, then Lamar finds OBJ for 17 and a first down.
Mitchell runs for three, then Jackson throws incomplete to Flowers. On 3rd and 7 from the LAR 20, Jackson scrambles off right end for five.
FIELD GOAL RAVENS: Tucker is good from 33 for a 23-22 lead over the Rams with 11:17 left in the game. The drive goes 65 yards in 12 plays and takes 5:48 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Stafford throws incomplete deep down the middle to Nacua, then Williams runs off right guard for two. On 3rd and 8 from the LAR 27, Stafford throws incomplete to Robinson deep down the middle of the field. The punt goes 54 yards to the BAL 19, returned by Wallace for nine yards to the BAL 28.
Edwards runs up the middle for one, then Jackson scrambles up the middle for five. On 3rd and 4 from the BAL 29, Jackson hits Flowers for three. The punt goes 48 yards to the LA 15, Trammell MUFFS the catch but recovers at the LA 15.
Williams runs off left end for seven, then runs again for 14 and a first down.
Stafford passes short middle to Allen who runs for 21 yards to the BAL 43.
Stafford hits Nacua for 23 yards to the BAL 20.
Stafford hits Kupp for 12 to the BAL 5.
Stafford misses Nacua.
TOUCHDOWN RAMS: On 2nd and Goal from the BAL 5, Stafford hits Robinson in the end zone for a 28-23 lead over the Ravens with 4:41 left in the game after a failed two-point conversion. The drive goes 80 yards in seven plays and takes 3:09 off the clock.
John Harbaugh threw a challenge flag on that Matthew Stafford TD pass. But, because you can't challenge a scoring play, the Ravens are charged a timeout. Baltimore is now down to two timeouts, trailing 28-23 with 4:41 left in the game.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jackson throws incomplete to Hill, then Jackson hits Hill for 12 and a first down.
Jackson scrambles for nine, then hits Flowers for four for another first down.
Jackson hits Flowers for 11 at the LA 39 for a first down.
Lamar throws incomplete on the right side, then hits Beckham for 14 to the LA 25.
Lamar passes incomplete to OBJ short in the middle, then Lamar finds Agholor for six. On 3rd and 4 from the LAR 19, Lamar hits Agholor for five and a first down.
-TWO-MINUTE WARNING-
Mitchell runs off left end for a loss of one.
Timeout #1 by LA at 01:52
Jackson is sacked for a loss of six.
TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: On 3rd and 17 from the LAR 21, Jackson connects with Flowers at the goal line and he carries it in for the score. The two-point conversion is good for a 31-28 lead over the Rams with 1:16 left in the game. The drive goes 75 yards in 13 plays and takes 3:25 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Stafford throws incomplete to Nacua, then Stafford hits Robinson for 19.
Stafford finds Kupp for 34 to the BAL 22.
Timeout #2 by LA at 00:44
Stafford finds Allen for four to the BAL 18, then Stafford can't complete to Robinson in the end zone.
Timeout #3 by LA at 00:16
Timeout #2 by BLT at 00:16
Stafford throws incomplete to Robinson.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Havrisik is good from 36 for a 31-31 tie with the Ravens with :07 left in regulation. The drive goes 57 yards in seven plays and takes 1:09 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Jackson kneels to head to overtime.
END OF REGULATION
OVERTIME: Ravens 37, Rams 31
The Rams call heads and it's tails, so the Ravens will get the ball first.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Mitchell runs for four, then Jackson passes incomplete to Beckham Jr. On 3rd and 6 from the BAL 29, Lamar throws incomplete to Likely. The punt goes 51 yards to the LAR 20, Trammell MUFFS the punt and recovers at the LA 25.
Williams runs up the middle for six, then Stafford throws incomplete to Williams. On 3rd and 4, PENALTY on LA, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at LA 31 - No Play. On 3rd and 9 from the LAR 26, Stafford throws incomplete to Allen.
PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWN GAME WINNER RAVENS: The Evans punt goes 50 yards to the BAL 24, returned 76 yards by Wallace for the game-winning OT touchdown.
END OF GAME
