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NFL · Week 7 · October 22, 2023 · 10 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Ravens defeat Lions 38–6 in Week 7

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 6–38 Week 7 finish.

Detroit Lions 6 5–2
Final 6–38
Baltimore Ravens 38 5–2 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
6–38
Halftime
Detroit Lions 0–28 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Jared Goff
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
October 22, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Sam LaPorta
    Sam LaPorta 6 REC · 52 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.St.Brown +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Kalif Raymond
    Kalif Raymond 2 REC · 20 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 21/36 · 378 YDS · 3 TD +24.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mark Andrews
    Mark Andrews 4 REC · 63 YDS · 2 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Gus Edwards
    Gus Edwards 1 REC · 80 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Detroit Lions 38–6 in Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-22, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+8.7% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-22, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 38–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -14.36 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +24.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+8.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (13:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 4-Z.Flowers to DET 16 for 46 yards (21-T.Walker).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions000606
Baltimore Ravens141473038

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +24.11 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  3. 3 G. Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.41 EPA/play
  4. 4 S. LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  5. 5 Z. Flowers · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  6. 6 R. Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  7. 7 A.St. Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8 N. Agholor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

L. Jackson — BAL · Passing

L. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+24.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.41 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 35-G.Edwards to DET 11 for 80 yards (31-K.Joseph).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — L. Jackson (Q1 55:42)
  • Baltimore Ravens — N. Agholor (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 48:22)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 43:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — G. Edwards (Q2 37:49)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 22:29)
  • Detroit Lions — J. Gibbs (Q4 14:05)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 9:33)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) 8-L.Jackson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 55:37) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-N.Agholor for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 48:11) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q2 43:00) — (13:00) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 42:54) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 37:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 37:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 22:25) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the BAL 21 (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 26-J.Gibbs left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 9-J.Tucker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 4-Z.Flowers to DET 16 for 46 yards (21-T.Walker). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.82]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) 8-L.Jackson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.92]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 56:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles left end to DET 7 for 1 yard (21-T.Walker). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -0.94]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 51:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 7-R.Bateman to DET 30 for 20 yards (1-C.Sutton). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +1.89]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 59:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 3-O.Beckham to BAL 38 for 11 yards (31-K.Joseph). [WPA +4.5% · EPA +1.31]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 35-G.Edwards to DET 11 for 80 yards (31-K.Joseph). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.41]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 32:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 25, RECOVERED by DET-97-A.Hutchinson at DET 25. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.12]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 26:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown to BAL 30 for 15 yards (14-K.Hamilton). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.75]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta to BAL 45 for 11 yards (26-G.Stone, 50-K.Van Noy). PENALTY on BAL-0-R.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 45. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.37]

Quarterback report card

J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 61 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -14.36 total EPA
  • L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +24.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatDetroit LionsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.128+0.359
Offensive success rate39.1%52.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.235+0.626
Rush EPA/play+0.131+0.012
Defensive EPA/play-0.359+0.128
Defensive success rate47.9%60.9%

By the numbers

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.36 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +25.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -11.11 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • L. Jackson (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 55:42 · DET 7 · Score 0-6
    (10:42) 8-L.Jackson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 55:37 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 48:22 · DET 12 · Score 0-13
    (3:22) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-N.Agholor for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 48:11 · DET 15 · Score 0-14
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 43:00 · DET 11 · Score 0-20
    (13:00) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 42:54 · DET 15 · Score 0-21
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 37:49 · DET 2 · Score 0-27
    (7:49) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 37:45 · DET 15 · Score 0-28
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 22:29 · DET 8 · Score 0-34
    (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 22:25 · DET 15 · Score 0-35
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:05 · BAL 21 · Score 6-35
    (14:05) 26-J.Gibbs left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 9:33 · DET 14 · Score 6-38
    (9:33) 9-J.Tucker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Detroit Lions 38-6 in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.

What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

The final score was Detroit Lions 6, Baltimore Ravens 38 (DET 6-38 BAL) in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Detroit Lions 6, Baltimore Ravens 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q1 55:42) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — N. Agholor (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 48:22) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 43:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q2 37:49) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 22:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q4 14:05) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 9:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 54.1% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -14.36 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 58.3% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +24.11 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +24.11 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.41 EPA): (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 35-G.Edwards to DET 11 for 80 yards (31-K.Joseph).. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.7%.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W