Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
28
FINAL
21
Melbourne
Blues
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Melbourne Blues 28-21, securing their second consecutive win of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for early positioning in the standings, this clash was critical for momentum moving forward.
Baltimore’s offense was led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, who threw for 2 touchdowns and showcased his playmaking ability in key moments. Matthew Golden emerged as a primary target, racking up 86 receiving yards to help propel the Ravens' aerial attack. Meanwhile, the Blues relied on Joe Burrow, who tallied 231 passing yards but struggled to finish drives, ultimately falling short of a comeback.
Defensively, the Ravens were formidable, with Marcus Williams leading the charge with 4 total tackles. Mike Green made a significant impact with 2 sacks, disrupting the Blues' offensive rhythm, while Emmanuel McNeil-Warren sealed the game with a crucial interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McNeil-Warren's pick stifled Melbourne's drive, allowing Baltimore to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 231 | 2 | 3 | 68.8 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 179 | 2 | 3 | 99.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| RAY RICE | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 26 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Terrell Owens | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Mays | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Hamilton Sr | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whitman Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ED REED | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

