By Matthieu Pasquier – November 7, 2021 at 10:56 p.m.
Long led, Baltimore stayed in the game and snatched the victory in overtime.
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Baltimore Ravens (6-2) – Minnesota Vikings (3-5) : 34-31
At the end of the suspense. Manhandled at the opening of the meeting, led for a long time, the Ravens were able to stay in their game and play their football to win. The team grew in strength throughout the match. The defense has mastered the Minnesota attack in the second half, and the offense sinks more than 250 yards on the ground.
In the first period the Vikings partially found the solution. The offensive opportunities gave points for big actions, and the defense extinguished Baltimore’s hints. Only misstep, the release at the very end of the second quarter which puts the Ravens on the line following a penalty and keeps the team in the game.
In the second half the momentum was reversed and Minnesota was unable to take advantage of its acquired advantage. Lamar Jackson was contained in the air, but pulled 120 yards on his multiple breakaways. And the defense was able to contain Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook.
In overtime, the Crows were able to overcome an interception. They were realists and strategists to put Justin Tucker in position to win the game.
The Vikings release the big games
Baltimore begins the game with a field goal on its first series. The Crows insist on the ground, especially since Lamar Jackson (QB, 27/41, 266 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT – 120 yards on the run) struggles to warm up to the pass. Minnesota responds immediately with a Dalvin Cook (RB, 122 yards) immediately in the leg. Kirk Cousins (QB, 17/28, 187 yards, 2 TD) concluded with a 50-yard bomb for a Justin Jefferson (WR, 80 yards, 1 TD) who slipped into the back of the cover (3-7 ). On the next drive Cook escapes, rolls up the purple line, and runs away for 66 yards. The Vikings are at the gates of the red zone.
At the start of the second quarter Minnesota stumbled some action against the Baltimore line, but Cousins found the loophole on a sneak and passed the ball in the paint. The break is made (3-14). The defense then takes over. For Baltimore, the options do not develop, and Jackson often has to escape to grab a few yards. For Minnesota, Cook is getting all the attention on the defense and the game is stalling. High point of the end of half time, Jackson tries a missile full center and is intercepted. The Vikings take the opportunity to add 3 points and think they are safe. Yet in the final seconds Rashod Bateman (WR, 52 yards) snatches a pass interference and places Baltimore on the Minnesota line. Jackson alert Devonta Freeman (RB, 83 yards, 1 TD) to reduce the mark before the whistle (10-17).
50 YARDS. Kirk Cousins to Justin Jefferson. Griddy time. #SKOL
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Decisive Ravens
Upon returning from the locker room Minnesota puts things back in place. Kene Nwangwu (RB) relaunches the 98-yard commitment and gives his club two scores in advance (10-24). Stung, the Ravens convert a fourth attempt, take advantage of a penalty from the Minnesota bench and score the touchdown on a reception from Patrick Ricard (FB, 35 yards, 1 TD) (17-24).
At the start of the last period Baltimore gradually goes up the field and hooks the equalizer over a series of 18 games. The drive ends with the spectacular reception of Devin Duvernay (WR, 8 yards, 1 TD) in the back end of the in-goal (24-24). Decisive in defense, the Crows recover the ball and insist on the ground by eating the clock. And with three minutes remaining, LeVeon Bell (RB, 48 yards, 1 TD) crosses the line to give Baltimore the first advantage of the game (31-24). The Vikings react with the energy of despair. Cousins alert CJ Ham (FB), then Cook pierces the line, Jefferson snatches a fourth. Finally Adam Thielen (WR, 6 yards, 1 TD) is at the conclusion and the meeting is heading towards extra time (31-31).
Devin Duvernay ties the game with a one-handed catch! #RavensFlock
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Justin Tucker at the conclusion
Thunderclap at the opening of extra time. As Baltimore progressed efficiently, Jackson was intercepted by Anthony Barr (LB) on a screen pass attempt. But the defense is once again tight. Freeman carries the ball within kicking distance, Bell enters the red zone. Justin Tucker does not tremble to snatch the match, Baltimore comes back from afar and pockets the victory.
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