Lamar Jackson, Justin Tucker help Ravens eke out win over Titans
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Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Justin Tucker kicked six field goals to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-16 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Jackson mostly shined in his international debut, but Tucker stole the spotlight by going 6-for-6 with the longest just 41 yards. Jackson was 21 of 30 for 223 yards and he led the team with 62 yards on the ground.
The Ravens (4-2) got plenty of chunk plays on offense and a 70-yard punt return by Devin Duvernay but several of their drives stalled deep in Tennessee territory.
Rookie receiver Zay Flowers scored his first NFL touchdown on a 10-yard pass after Jackson scrambled to his left and found the first-round draft pick open to make it 15-3.
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The Titans (2-4) looked sluggish early against an opponent that arrived in London several days before them.
Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill limped off after the third quarter, replaced by Malik Willis. Tannehill, who was moving gingerly after a hit from Justin Madubuike in third quarter, finished 8 of 16 for 76 yards.
Baltimore closed the first half with Tucker's 29 field goal after Titans returner Kyle Philips fumbled a catch and Baltimore recovered with a second remaining.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Tennessee woke up in the second half, though.
Derrick Henry's 15-yard touchdown run made it 18-13 in the third quarter after Sean Murphy-Bunting