Baltimore
Ravens
2-2
21
FINAL
24
Chesapeake
MD Bay Crabs
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a closely contested matchup, the Chesapeake MD Bay Crabs narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 24-21, in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, making this victory crucial for Chesapeake as they continue their push for postseason contention.
J.J. McCarthy led the Ravens with a strong passing performance, racking up 322 yards through the air and connecting with Malik Nabers for 132 receiving yards. However, it was Kaelon Black's lone touchdown pass for the Bay Crabs that proved pivotal in securing the win, showcasing the ability to capitalize on key opportunities in the red zone.
Defensively, Azeez Ojulari made his presence felt with a sack that disrupted the Ravens' rhythm at a critical moment, while Dee Alford notched six tackles, leading the Ravens' defensive efforts. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Bay Crabs held off a late Ravens drive, allowing them to clinch the victory and maintain momentum heading into the next week.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 24 | 15 | 322 | 1 | 0 | 120.1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 20 | 15 | 158 | 1 | 0 | 114.1 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 10 | 128 | 12.8 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Alford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 |

