Ravens edge Colts in OT but fall short of breaking NFL record shared with 1970s Steelers

The Ravens rallied from 19 factors all the way down to defeat the Colts in time beyond regulation on Monday evening to maneuver into sole possession of first place within the AFC North. However they have been unable to interrupt an NFL document that has stood for 44 years. 

Baltimore ended Monday’s recreation with 43 straight 100-yard video games. That tied the mark held by the Steelers, whose streak of 100-yard video games spanned from 1974-77. Baltimore completed 14 yards shy of sole possession of the document after gaining 86 yards on 25 carries towards the Colts. 

Per ordinary, Baltimore’s operating assault was led by Lamar Jackson, who gained 62 yards on 14 carries. Latavius Murray gained simply 17 yards on six caries, whereas Ty’Son Williams was held to six yards on 4 carries. Veteran Devonta Freeman gained a yard on his solely carry of the evening. 

The Colts’ protection and an early deficit have been the 2 most important the explanation why the Ravens have been unable to increase their streak to 44 video games. Baltimore’s operating recreation was additionally impacted by the lack of rookie guard Ben Cleveland, who was carted off throughout the first half after sustaining a knee damage. 

As an alternative of utilizing his legs, Jackson principally relied on his proper arm to guide the Ravens’ comeback. His 43-yard landing go to Marquise Brown made it a two-possession recreation getting into the fourth quarter. Jackson helped power time beyond regulation after finishing two landing passes and two two-point conversion makes an attempt to tight finish Mark Andrews. 

In time beyond regulation, Jackson was answerable for 60 of Baltimore’s 68 yards on their game-winning drive. The sport ended with Jackson firing a 5-yard scoring go to Brown. Jackson completed the sport with 442 yards and 4 touchdowns on 37 of 43 passing. 

Whereas they have been unable to interrupt the document, the Ravens stand with the ’70s Steelers within the NFL document ebook. Led by Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier, the Steelers received half of their 4 Tremendous Bowls throughout the decade throughout their run of 100-yard video games. In 1976, Harris and Bleier turned the second pair of teammates in NFL historical past to every run for over 1,000 yards in a single season. 

Baltimore developing wanting the document is unquestionably a comfort prize for Steelers followers who watched the Ravens transfer two video games forward of their workforce within the AFC North standings. The AFC North champion in 2018 and ’19, the Ravens are attempting to win again the North after the Steelers took the division in 2020.