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Baltimore Ravens Hold On To Beat Arizona Cardinals 31-24: Live Game Log

The Baltimore Ravens head west to the desert to take on the struggling Arizona Cardinals.

Timm Hamm

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The Baltimore Ravens head to the desert of Arizona on Sunday to take on a struggling Cardinals team with a defense in the bottom third of the league in pretty much every major category.

The Ravens have a modest two-game winning streak after wins over Tennessee and Detroit and hope to keep that momentum going into Week 8. The Cardinals are mired in a four-game losing streak and have won just one game all season - a surprising upset of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3.

While the defense in Arizona has been horrid at times, the pass rush has been decent at times. Led by Dennis Gardeck, Victor Dimukeje and Zaven Collins, the Cardinals have had success getting to the quarterback, but they haven't faced a signal-caller the caliber of Lamar Jackson yet. 

Jackson could have a field day against an Arizona secondary and rookie CB Garrett Williams who is playing just his second game of the season after missing the first six weeks recovering from an ACL tear during his final season at Syracuse. Last week in his debut, Williams collected an interception, and Arizona hopes he can help bolster a pass defense that's been bad all season.

The Ravens' defense, however, is anything but suspect. defensive tackle Justin Madubuike has already equaled his career high in sacks with 5.5, and Baltimore leads the NFL with 29 sacks. Twelve different players have gotten to the quarterback for the Ravens this season.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has been back at practice recently after recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season but isn't expected to play on Sunday. Murray and Jackson are two of the nine players in the league to have won the Heisman Trophy. 

The Ravens are 16-1 against the NFC with Jackson under center, and last weekend against the Lions, he became the fourth QB in NFL history with at least 350 yards passing, three TD passes, a rushing score and a passer rating of at least 150 in a game. The others were Drew Brees, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Aaron Rodgers.

Inactives:

Ravens

  • QB Josh Johnson
  • RB Keaton Mitchell
  • WR Tylan Wallace
  • C Sam Mustipher
  • G Sala Aumavae-Laulu
  • CB Jalyn Armour-Davis
  • S Marcus Williams

Cardinals

  • WR Greg Dortch
  • TE Blake Whiteheart
  • OL Carter O’Donnell
  • DL Kevin Strong
  • LB Krys Barnes
  • CB Kei’trel Clark
  • S Qwuantrezz Knight

Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...

FIRST QUARTER: Cardinals 7, Ravens 7

The Justin Tucker kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Dobbs passes short on the right side to Brown for seven, then Demercado is stuffed for a loss of one by Patrick Queen. ARZ-T.Colon was injured during the play. On 3rd and 4, Dobbs is sacked by Madubuike for a loss of eight. PENALTY on BLT-K.Hamilton, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at ARZ 31 - No Play. First down Cards.

Demercado runs up the middle for five, then Dobbs hits Mi. Wilson for 10 and a new set of downs.

Dobbs runs off left end for eight, then Demercado runs for four and a first down.

Dobbs hits McBride for seven, and Moore runs up the middle for five.

Demercado runs for no gain, stopped at the line by Kyle Hamilton, then Demercado runs off right end for six. On 3rd and 4, Dobbs throws incomplete to Brown. PENALTY on BLT-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, 18 yards, enforced at BLT 19 - No Play. First down Cardinals at the BAL 1.

Dobbs sneaks up the middle for no gain.

TOUCHDOWN CARDINALS: Dobbs runs up the middle for one yard into the end zone for a touchdown. The Prater kick is good for a 7-0 lead over the Ravens with 8:05 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in 12 plays and takes 6:55 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Jackson passes complete to Hill for three. PENALTY on BLT-I.Likely, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at BLT 25 - No Play.

On 1st and 20 from the BAL 15, Jackson hits Flowers for six, then passes across the middle to Hill for five. On 3rd and 9 from the BAL 26, Jackson connects with Mark Andrews for 10 and a first down.

Lamar misses OBJ short on the right side, then finds Edwards for nine. On 3rd and 1, Edwards runs up the middle for four and a first down at the BAL 49.

Jackson connects deep down the left side with Bateman for 29 yards to the ARI 22.

Jackson is sacked by D. Stills for a loss of five, then Lamar misses OBJ again deep down the left side. PENALTY on ARZ-Ma.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at ARZ 27 - No Play.

Edwards runs up the middle for three.

TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: Lamar finds Andrews for five yards in the end zone for a touchdown. The kick is good for a 7-7 tie with the Cardinals with 2:28 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in 10 plays and takes 5:27 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Dobbs passes complete short on the right side for McBride for nine, then Demercado runs up the middle for 13.

Demercado runs for one off right tackle, then up the middle for eight. On 3rd and 1, Dobbs passes incomplete.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER: Ravens 14, Cardinals 7

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: On 4th and 1 from the BAL 44, Dobbs passes incomplete to Brown.

Lamar scrambles left for one yard, then Hill runs off right tackle for six. On 3rd and 3, Lamar hits Flowers for eight and a new set of downs.

Jackson passes short to Edwards for five, Edwards FUMBLES, recovered by Edwards at the ARI 35. Jackson passes incomplete to Agholor. On 3rd and 5, Jackson is sacked for a loss of nine yards, and FUMBLES. Recovered by B. Baker for ARI at the ARI 42. The replay official reviewed the play and overturned the fumble.

MISSED FIELD GOAL RAVENS: Justin Tucker misses wide left from 53 yards out with 11:55 left in the first half. First down Arizona from the ARI 35.

Demercado rushes off left tackle for seven, then Dobbs hits Mi. Wilson for five and a first down.

Dobbs passes to Brown for four in the left flat, then Demercado runs for one. On  3rd and 5, Demercado rushes for four up the middle.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: On 4th and 1 from the BAL 36, Demercado is stuffed at the line by Pierce. First down Ravens.

Edwards runs off right tackle for three, then again for four. On 3rd and 3 from the BAL 42, Lamar throws incomplete to OBJ. On 4th and 3, PENALTY on BLT-M.Harrison, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BLT 43 - No Play. On 4th and 8, the Stout punt goes 54 yards to the ARI 8.

Williams runs off right tackle for seven, then again for a loss of two. On 3rd and 5 from the ARI 15, Dobbs hits Williams for just one. the Gillikin punt goes 50 yards to the BAL 33 with 5:28 left in the half.

Lamar hits Flowers for four, then passes incomplete to Beckham down the right sideline. On 3rd and 6, Jackson completes to Flowers but he's hit immediately for a loss of one. the punt goes 40 yards to the ARI 10 with 4:05 left in the half.

Dobbs passes incomplete to Moore, then Demercado gains five off right tackle. On 3rd and 5 from their own 15, Dobbs connects with Brown for nine for a first down.

Demercado gains seven off right tackle.

-TWO-MINUTE WARNING-

INTERCEPTION RAVENS: Dobbs throws intended for Mi. Wilson, but it's at least five yards over his head an INTERCEPTED by Brandon Stephens at the ARI 47. Returned four yards to the ARI 43 with 2:00 left in the third quarter.

Jackson throws incomplete to Andrews, then Lamar hits Hill for 24 yards to the ARI 19. 

Jackson runs off right end for one, then finds Andrews for 12 to the ARI 6.

Edwards runs up the middle for five to the ARI 1.

BAL TIMEOUT (#1) at :25

TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: Edwards runs up the middle for one yard and a touchdown for a 14-7 lead over the Cardinals with :20 left in the first half. The scoring drive goes 43 yards in six plays and takes 1:32 off the clock.

The kickoff goes 68 yards into the end zone, returned 22 yards to the ARI 19 by Baccellia.

Dobbs kneels to end the half.

HALFTIME

THIRD QUARTER: Ravens 21, Cardinals 7

The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Edwards runs up the middle for five, then Lamar misses OBJ again. PENALTY on ARZ-A.Hamilton, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BLT 30 - No Play.

Lamar passes to Hill in the right flat for a loss of three, then Jackson is sacked for a loss of four. On 3rd and 17, Jackson throes incomplete to Flowers. The Stout punt goes 59 yards to the ARI 13.

Demercardo runs off right tackle for nine, then up the middle for five.

Dobbs passes incomplete to McBride, then Demercado loses a yard. On 3rd and 11 from the ARI 37, Dobbs is sacked for a loss of 15 by Pierce. Dobss FUMBLES, recovered by Froholdt at the ARI 12. The Gillikin punt goes 66 yards to the BAL 22, returned by Duvernay for eight yards to the BAL 30.

Hill runs off left tackle for two, then Lamar completes to Andrews for 13 and a first down.

Jackson throws the ball away under intense pressure on first down, then Jackson passes to Flowers for just two. On 3rd and 8, Jackson throws incomplete to Beckham. 

BLT-O.Beckham was injured during the play.

The Stout punt goes 45 yards to the ARI 8.

Demercado carries for no gain, then again off left tackle for five. On 3rd and 5, Dobbs finds McBride for eight to the ARI 21 for a first down.

Moore runs off left end for six, then Demercado carries for no gain up the middle. On 3rd and 4, Dobbs misses McBride. The punt goes 33 yards to the BAL 40. 

Edwards runs up the middle for two, then Lamar is sacked by Ojulari for a loss of 10. On 3rd and 18 from the BAL 32, Lamar hits Hill for 14 down the left side. The punt goes 44 yards to the ARI 10.

INTERCEPTION RAVENS: Dobbs passes for McBride on the left side, INTERCEPTED by Geno Stone at the ARI 23. First down, Ravens with 1:51 left in the third quarter.

Jackson passes short right side to Likely for 10.

Edwards up the middle for six.

TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: On 2nd and 4 at the ARI 7, Edwards runs up the middle into the end zone for a 21-7 lead over the Cardinals with :40 left in the third quarter. The scoring drive goes 23 yards in three plays and takes 1:05 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Ingram runs off right tackle for a loss of five, tackled in the backfield by Maulet, then Dobbs hits McBride for a loss of three, hit by Hamilton behind the line of scrimmage.

-END OF THE THIRD QUARTER-

FOURTH QUARTER: Ravens 31, Cardinals 24

On 3rd and 18 from the ARI 17, Dobbs passes short left to Demercardo for one. The punt goes 58 yards to the BAL 24, returned by Duvernay nine yards to the BAL 33.

Edwards runs for eight off right tackle, then gets seven up the middle.

Edwards runs up the middle for six, then off left tackle for nine.

Jackson passes incomplete to Agholor deep down the left sideline. PENALTY on BLT-K.Zeitler, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at ARZ 37 - No Play.

On 1st and 15, Hill runs up the middle for seven, then Jackson runs for no gain. On 3rd and 8, Lamar hits Bateman for just five. 

FIELD GOAL RAVENS: Tucker is good from 48 for a 24-7 lead over the Cardinals with 9:27 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 37 yards in eight plays and takes 4:49 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Dobbs passes short on the left side for nine, then Dobbs hits Moore for three and a first down.

Dobbs scrambles left for five, then Dobbs hits McBride for three. On 3rd and 2, Ingram runs up the middle for 14 and a fresh set of downs. BLT-A.Maulet was injured during the play.

Dobbs throws deep down the left sideline for Mi. Wilson for 29 to the BAL 12 with 7:41 left in the game.

Dobbs throws incomplete to Mi. Wilson in the end zone, then Dobbs is sacked by Madubuike for a loss of five. BLT-O.Oweh was injured during the play.

TOUCHDOWN CARDINALS: On 3rd and 15 from the BAL 17, Dobbs hits McBride at the goal line and he's pushed into the end zone by his teammates. Apparently, there was no whistle, even though his progress was clearly stopped for several seconds. The two-point conversion is good for a 24-15 Ravens lead with 6:32 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in nine plays and takes 2:55 off the clock.

The kick goes 60 yards to the BAL 5.

Edwards runs for six off right tackle.

ARI TIMEOUT (#1) at 6:26

Edwards runs for three off left tackle.

ARI TIMEOUT (#2) at 6:22

On 3rd and 1, Edwards runs off right tackle for three and a first down.

ARI TIMEOUT (#3) at 6:17

Edwards carries off left tackle for a loss of three, then Bateman runs off left end for 18 yards to the ARI 48. PENALTY on ARZ-J.Thompson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at ARZ 48.

Jackson runs off right end for 13 to the ARI 20.

Hill runs for no gain, then Lamar carries for three. On 3rd and 7, Jackson passes incomplete to OBJ in the corner of the end zone. PENALTY on ARZ-A.Hamilton, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at ARZ 17 - No Play.

TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: On 1st and Goal from the ARI 1, Edwards runs up the middle for a gain of one and a touchdown for a 31-15 lead over the Cardinals with 2:51 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in nine plays and takes 3:41 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Dobbs passes to Mi. Wilson complete for 14 on the left sideline.

Dobbs passes deep down the left side for McBride for 21 yards to the BAL 40.

Dobbs hits Ingram for seven, then Dobbs finds McBride for seven more and a first down at the BAL 33.

-TWO-MINUTE WARNING-

Dobbs scrambles right for 13.

Dobbs passes short left to Moore for six, then Dobbs misses Brown in the end zone. On 3rd and 4, Dobbs hits McBride for three.

On 4th and 1, PENALTY on BLT-O.Oweh, Defensive Offside, 2 yards, enforced at BLT 3 - No Play. First down, Cards.

Dobbs passes incomplete in the end zone for McBride. 

TOUCHDOWN CARDINALS: On 2nd and Goal from the BAL 1, Dobbs finds Brown in the corner end zone for a touchdown. The two-point conversion is no good for a 31-21 Ravens lead with 1:14 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in 10 plays and takes 1:37 off the clock.

The Cardinals recover the onside kick at the ARI 49 - First down, Cards. 

Dobbs passes short on the left side to Brown for four yards out of bounds with 1:05 left, then Dobbs misses Brown. On 3rd and 6 from the BAL 46, Dobbs completes to McBride for 22 yards to the BAL 24. 

Dobbs throws incomplete in the end zone to Pascal.

FIELD GOAL CARDINALS: Prater is good from 47 for a 31-24 Ravens lead with :26 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 21 yards in five plays and takes :48 off the clock.

Nelson Agholor - who muffed the last onside kick - secures this one at the ARI 48.

Lamar kneels to end the game.

END OF GAME

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