Broncos at Ravens
Baltimore Ravens 24, Denver Broncos 21 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Broncos 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Ravens 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJustin Herbert 352 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 47 yds rushingAlec Pierce 214 yds receivingGrant Delpit 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 366 · 301Passing yards 319 · 257Rushing yards 47 · 44Completions 16/23 · 18/28Yards per carry 3.9 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 24-21, setting a competitive tone for the 2027 season. With both teams vying for an early advantage, the stakes were high as they kicked off their campaigns in a tightly contested matchup.
Jaxson Dart led the Ravens' offense with an impressive three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Justin Herbert of the Broncos had a standout performance as well, throwing for 352 yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Alec Pierce emerged as a key target for Denver, racking up 214 receiving yards, proving to be a vital weapon in their passing game.
Defensively, the Ravens made crucial stops that ultimately turned the tide in their favor. Malachi Lawrence's 1.5 sacks put pressure on Herbert throughout the game, disrupting the Broncos’ offensive rhythm. The game's pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter when Baltimore's defense held strong, allowing the Ravens to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 15/23 | 65% | 352 | 1 | 0 | 123.0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ravens | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 17/28 | 61% | 257 | 3 | 1 | 111.7 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Ravens | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Alec PierceWR | 5 | 214 | 42.8 | 42 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 37 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ravens | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 79 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaren KanakTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Eddie VallejoFB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ronald HitchcockWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Grant DelpitSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin HydeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain JrREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ravens | |||||
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason PinnockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ravens | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 3 | 55 |