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It rarely gets better than this for a primetime showdown.
On Monday night, the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens — two of the NFL’s top three scoring offenses in 2024 — square off at M&T Bank Stadium. Through two weeks of the 2025 season, both teams have already shown they can perform at an elite level, setting the stage for fireworks in what should be a high-scoring affair.
Starting with the quarterbacks, Detroit’s Jared Goff and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson have both opened the season red hot. Each is tied for the NFL lead with six touchdowns through two weeks. In 2024, Jackson paced the league with 41 passing scores, while Goff was close behind with 37. Both also finished in the top 10 in passing yards, with Goff ranking second and Jackson sixth.
The running backs are just as formidable. Jahmyr Gibbs and Derrick Henry tied for the league lead with 16 rushing touchdowns last season, and both have carried that momentum into 2025. Henry exploded for 169 yards and two scores in Week 1 against the Bills, while Gibbs piled up over 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against the Bears.
At receiver, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Zay Flowers headline their respective groups, each logging 100-yard, one-touchdown outings already this season. Beyond them, the talent runs deep: David Montgomery, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta give Detroit a balanced attack, while DeAndre Hopkins, Mark Andrews, and Rashod Bateman add firepower for Baltimore.
Points could come fast in this one, so don’t leave your seat for too long. If you do, The Sporting News will have you covered with live updates, highlights, and analysis from a primetime clash between two legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
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Lions vs Ravens live updates, highlights from ‘Monday Night Football’
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9:15 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS! After collecting a gaggle of yards via a lengthy Rasheen Ali return, the Ravens brought themselves to the goal line. However, three straight runs came up short. Baltimore understandably went for it on fourth down. But their attempt was scorned — Jackson attempted to roll out on the RPO, only to be met by a swarm of Detroit defenders who batted the ball away. He jumped on his fumble to prevent a potential Lions score. But the Ravens certainly left points on the board.
9:03 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! The Lions deliver a crunching blow to kick off the second quarter, stringing together an 18-play, 98-yard drive. Detroit finished off the possession in style, racing into the end zone courtesy of a David Montgomery run from short-range.
Lions 14, Ravens 7
End of first quarter: Lions 7, Ravens 7
8:43 p.m.: The Lions get a stop of their own! The ball is headed back to the Lions.
8:38 p.m.: The Ravens get a much-needed stop, coaxing a three-and-out from Detroit’s attack. Here comes Jackson, Henry and Co.
8:32 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! What’s better than one running back touchdown? Two! Derrick Henry turned on the jets, bursting 28 yards to the end zone to level the score at seven apiece. That’s a strong response by Baltimore, who looked fluid and fervent in its opening offensive possession.
DERRICK HENRY HOUSE CALL!
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Lions 7, Ravens 7
8:23 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Jahmyr Gibbs prances into the end zone, capping an 11-play, 67-yard drive that saw Detroit displace Baltimore’s defense with relative ease.
Jahmyr Gibbs gets the scoring started!
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Lions 7, Ravens 0
8:20 p.m.: The Ravens’ defense has looked lackluster during the opening drive, employing a soft zone to little success thus far. The Lions are deep in the red zone five minutes into the game.
8:15 p.m.: And we’re off! Detroit and Baltimore will clash beneath the M&T Bank Stadium lights. We’re all better for it.
8:00 p.m.: Here’s a look at the Ravens’ and Lions’ inactive list ahead of tonight’s duel.
#Lions vs. #Ravens inactives for Week 3, Monday Night Football pic.twitter.com/4LHyeU7Y53
— FantasyPros (@FantasyProsNFL) September 22, 2025
7:45 p.m.: MVP runner-up Lamar Jackson has enjoyed another strong start to the season. He looks composed as ever ahead of tonight’s contest.
LAMAR ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 🔜
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7:30 p.m.: Jason Kelce is already getting in the mood for tonight’s contest, lending his musical chops to the Ravens’ renowned marching band. Perhaps a career change could be on the cards in the coming few years…
Jason Kelce joined the Ravens’ marching band 😂pic.twitter.com/yaCamJ1wEk
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 22, 2025Where to watch the NFL game tonight Lions vs. Ravens start timeDate: September 22Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
This will be the first time this season on Monday Night Football for both the Lions and Ravens.
What channel is Lions vs. Ravens on today?
ESPN will have the broadcast for Monday Night Football, with Joe Buck on play-by-play and Troy Aikman as a color analyst. On the sidelines will be Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. The game can be streamed on the ESPN app.
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