Baltimore
Ravens
5-2
31
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Rams
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Rams topped the Baltimore Ravens 43-31 in a thrilling Week 18 matchup, securing a crucial victory as they head into the playoffs. With both teams competing for momentum, the stakes were high, but it was the Rams who prevailed in a high-octane showdown.
Ty Simpson delivered a spectacular performance for the Rams, throwing for 391 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his top target, Puka Nacua, who racked up an astounding 339 receiving yards. The duo proved to be an unstoppable force, as they carved up the Ravens' secondary and kept the pressure on throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams stepped up when it mattered most, with Myles Garrett recording two sacks to disrupt the Ravens' offensive rhythm. Although Terry Moore led the team with four total tackles, it was the relentless pressure that shifted the game's momentum in the Rams' favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to capitalize and seal the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 391 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 222 | 1 | 3 | 48.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 12 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 9 | 37 | 4.1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 12 | 339 | 28.3 | 93 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 48 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 43 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Scott | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Moore | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AJ Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

