The Harbaugh brothers matched up on their parents’ 63rd wedding anniversary, and John will have bragging rights after a 30-23 win over Jim on Monday Night Football.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Ravens are 8-4 and set for a showdown against the 9-2 Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium next Sunday after holding the Chargers
to 285 yards of total offense, and Baltimore’s 212 rushing yards was the most against a Jim Harbaugh-coached team in the NFL.
With preparation for Philadelphia set to begin, here are takeaways and observations from the win.
Derrick Henry over 100 yards
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
After an average outing against Pittsburgh, Henry got back on the right track, logging 24 strong carries for 150 yards (5.8 avg). The 255 yards Saquon Barkley posted for the Eagles on Sunday night, but Henry set the tone and got Baltimore back in the win column.
Ravens pass catchers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Diontae Johnson #18 after scoring a 40 yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Zay Flowers had five catches for 62 yards, while Rashod Bateman logged two catches for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Ravens defense
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Baltimore held the Chargers to 285 yards, 5-14 on third downs, 4.8 yards per play, and just 83 rushing yards.
Justin Tucker
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens kicks a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Tucker attempted one field goal and had no difficulties on the night.
Ravens on third down
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts to a missed two point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Baltimore was 8-15 on third downs, and even more importantly, quarterback Lamar Jackson was 7—for-9 for 89 yards and one score on third downs.
Ravens rushing attack
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
After a sloppy first half, The Ravens had 194 yards rushing yards and a 30-16 lead at the 7:24 mark of the fourth quarter.
In all, Baltimore rushed for 212 yards (5.7 avg).
Ravens pass rush
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers gets tackled by Odafe Oweh #99 and Malik Harrison #40 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh, Josh Tupou and Brandon Stephens all logged huge sacks on the night.
