13 Winners and 4 Losers From Ravens Preseason Win Over Vikings

Here are just over a dozen winners and fewer than half a dozen losers from the Baltimore Ravens' second game of the 2026 preseason.

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is hit by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ethan Burke (45) as offensive tackle Ryan van Demark (72) attempts to block during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Baltimore Ravens played their second preseason game on Saturday and notched the first road win of the Jesse Minter era in a 13-3 triumph over the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Once again, neither team played their star players, and with hardly any starters coming off an invaluable and fruitful two days of joint practices. The depth of the Ravens' defense at all three levels shone brightly and was the main catalyst that propelled them to the low-scoring victory.

Here are several Ravens players who showed out and a few who still have work to do after the second preseason game.

Winners

OLB Ethan Burke

No player on either side of the ball or in any of the three phases of the game did more to help themselves and raise their respective stock than the undrafted rookie edge defender. All three of Burke's tackles were solos, including one for a loss, and he recorded a sack, two quarterback hits, two batted passes and generated the Ravens' first turnover of the preseason on a forced fumble to open the fourth quarter.

TE Josh Cuevas

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Cuevas (85) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Jacob Thomas (39) and linebacker Bangally Kamara (59) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After watching his fellow rookie at the same position, Matthew Hibner, spark the offense with a big 20-plus-yard play last week, he got a chance to do the same against the Vikings. His 23-yard reception early in the second quarter jump-started the Ravens' first scoring drive of the game, and he finished with three catches for a team-leading 46 receiving yards.

OLB Mike Green

If each half could have a Defensive Player of the Game, the second-year pro would be deserving of the first-half honors, based on a two-play sequence where he pretty much single-handedly torpedoed a promising Vikings drive. Late in the first quarter, he showed great bend and flexibility around the edge to sack J.J. McCarthy for a loss of six yards, and on the next play, he drew a holding penalty that backed them up even more after he beat the left tackle with an inside move.

DT Aeneas Peebles

The second-year pro didn't record a sack, quarterback hit or tackle for loss, but was a noticeably disruptive force when he was on the field, getting penetration into the backfield on run downs and generating pressure.

QB Joe Fagnano

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano (12) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The undrafted rookie had another impressively solid and efficient outing, showing the most poise under pressure of the three Ravens signal callers who took the field in this game. He went 15-of-20 for 123 passing yards and a touchdown, with no turnovers and a passer rating of 106.9.

P Ryan Eckley

The sixth-round rookie made Ravens fans say, 'Jordan Stout, who?' during and after his masterful performance against the Vikings. Eckley was plenty busy in this game amid the lack of consistent offense from both squads, and he was a field-flipping weapon, averaging 55.3 yards per punt with a long of 60 and pinning Minnesota inside its own 10-yard line twice.

K Tyler Loop

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) kicks a field goal as punter Ryan Eckley (30) holds during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The second-year pro earned himself some much-needed redemption and good faith after going 2-for-2 on his field goal attempts. While his second was a chip shot, his first was from 49 yards out, the same distance he missed wide left from in the opener- but he drilled it down the middle this time. He also continues to appear to have solved his struggles with getting kickoffs in the landing zone after leading the league in infractions as a rookie.

DB Silas Walters

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Silas Walters (36) celebrates an interception against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The undrafted rookie had an up-and-down game, allowing the 36-yard completion that set up the Vikings' only points of the game in the first half on a pass he could've intercepted had he not tripped over his own feet. He made up for it by thwarting Minnesota's final scoring attempt when he recorded his first career interception in the fourth quarter and finished with six total tackles and a pass defense.

CB Chandler Rivers

The fifth-round rookie saw a lot more playing time this time around compared to last week, when he didn't check into the game until the fourth quarter. He was on defense and making plays in the first half and finished with five total tackles, a pass breakup, a quarterback hit and half a sack.

WR LaJohntay Wester

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The second-year pro flashed his all-purpose playmaking on offense by finishing as the team's leader in targets and receptions, hauling in 5-of-7 for 24 receiving yards and the only touchdown of the game. He was fearless going over the middle and held onto the ball despite being on the receiving end of some big hits. On special teams, he returned a kickoff for 29 yards and a pair of punts for 31 yards, with a long of 19.

DB Keondre Jackson

The second-year pro was flying around all over the field on defense and special teams, playing downhill and with tremendous physicality. Jackson finished with sa game-high eight total tackles, including six solos and two for a loss, a quarterback hit and a drive-ending sack on a blitz.

IOL Ethan Pocic

The 10th-year veteran might've just played his way into the pole position to become the Ravens' next starting center in the wake of the season-ending injury suffered by Danny Pinter. Even though he didn't start for the second week in a row, he checked into the game much sooner than the final 14 plays, as he did in the opener, and this time around, he played the best of the three centers who took the field.

DT Rayshaun Benny

The seventh-round rookie flashed once again as an interior pass rusher, recording his first sack, a quarterback hit and a solo tackle for loss.

Losers

Aug 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

OLB Adisa Isaac

While Burke had a great bounce-back performance, the third-year pro continued to fade into obscurity and likely out of favor with the front office and coaches with another unimpactful outing. Isaac was the only edge defender who suited up for this game who didn't make their presence felt in a tangible way or even record so much as a tackle. At this point, the 2024 third-rounder will need one hell of a preseason finale to keep himself off either the trading or chopping block.

IOL Jovaughn Gwyn

The fourth-year pro got to make his first start after impressing in relief duty in the opener, but he wasn't able to build on that performance and was in the middle of the blocking unit that struggled out of the gate. Instead of further proving that he should be the frontrunner to win the starting center job, he left the door open for Pocic to leapfrog him with a lackluster performance against the Vikings' second-team defensive line.

IOL Olaivavega Ioane

After only playing a handful of snaps on the first two drives in the opener, the first-round pick and starting right guard played the whole first quarter and then some, and wasn't nearly as impressive as he was in his debut, getting called for his first holding penalty as a pro on the Ravens' opening drive.

OT Gerad Lichtenhan

The second-year pro made his second straight at right tackle and played the bulk of offensive snaps, but unlike the opener, he was far from disciplined in his technique and execution. He led the team with three holding penalties, two of which came on the same drive on the Ravens' second-to-last possession. Lichtenhan will need a strong bounce-back performance in the finale to make a push for a roster spot.