Julian Love’s interception and 27-yard return set up Saquon Barkley’s 1-yard touchdown dive with 1:43 to play, and the New York Giants rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-20 on Sunday.
New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates with teammate Marcus Johnson (84) and Mark Glowinski (64) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York’s defense, led by Baltimore’s former coordinator Wink Martindale, forced two turnovers by Lamar Jackson late in the fourth quarter. After Barkley’s go-ahead score, rookie Keyvon Thibodeaux sacked Jackson and forced a fumble as the Ravens (3-3) had their third late meltdown this season and handed the Giants (5-1) another surprising victory.
New York Giants’ David Sills V (13) celebrates with Wan’Dale Robinson (17) after Robinson scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Led by new coach Brian Daboll, the Giants have already exceeded their 2021 win total.
Daniel Jones threw touchdown passes to two rookies: 5 yards to Wan’Dale Robinson and 8 yards to Daniel Bellinger. The second got New York within 20-17 with 6:53 to go.
Baltimore Ravens’ Kenyan Drake (17) celebrates with teammate Ben Powers (72) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Kenyan Drake ran for 119 yards, including a 30-yard TD, and Jackson hit Mark Andrews on a 12-yard TD pass early in the fourth quarter for a 20-10 lead.
Baltimore Ravens’ Kenyan Drake (17) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baltimore collapsed against Miami in Week 2, allowing four touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a 42-38 loss. The Ravens also blew an early 17-point lead against Buffalo in Week 4, when a late interception by Jackson gave the Bills an opportunity to drive for the game-winning field goal.
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) tackles Baltimore Ravens’ Chuck Clark (36) after Clark recovered a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Ravens seemed to have a stranglehold on the game when Jackson had a third-down sneak to the Baltimore 46 for an apparent first down. An illegal formation nullified the play and the shotgun snap on third-and-5 went past Jackson. He picked up the ball deep behind the line of scrimmage, and his desperation pass was intercepted by Love and returned to the 13.
Baltimore Ravens’ Kenyan Drake (17) celebrates with teammates Demarcus Robinson (10), Devin Duvernay (13) and Ben Powers (72) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
On a third-and 3 from the Baltimore 3, cornerback Marcus Peters was called for pass interference in the end zone, nullifying his interception. Barkley dived over the goal line on the next play.
Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates with Kenyan Drake (17) and Ben Powers (72) after Drake scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jackson appeared to be getting the better of Martindale’s defense before the Giants stepped up late, sparked by their first interception of the season.
New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) and Baltimore Ravens’ Demarcus Robinson (10) fight for control of the ball during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Justin Tucker kicked two short field goals for Baltimore and Graham Gano added one for New York
Despite outgaining Giants 256 yards to 90 in the opening half, Baltimore led 10-7.
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) reacts after missing a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
INJURIES
Ravens: RT Morgan Moses left late in the first half with a heel injury and was carted off.
UP NEXT
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ravens: Host AFC North rival Cleveland next Sunday.
