A pair of 4-2 teams, and potential Super Bowl contenders, are set to meet on “Monday Night Football” in Week 7.
The Ravens and Buccaneers will match up in southern Florida, both with momentum on their side. For Tampa Bay, that momentum comes from its offensive explosion in a 51-27 win over the Saints in Week 6. Behind a revitalized Baker Mayfield and a deep run game, the Buccaneers rank second in the league in points per game (29.7) entering Sunday of Week 7.
Mayfield has been building a first-half MVP case as he continues to sling the ball around in Tampa Bay’s high-powered offense. Through six games, the former Heisman Trophy winner has 1,489 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions on 70.9% completion, while also rushing for 136 yards and two scores. The 29-year-old has continued to excel with the Buccaneers after leading the team to a playoff win in 2023 and earning a contract extension in the offseason.
One of the few players ahead of Mayfield in the early MVP race, though, is Lamar Jackson. After taking home the award in 2023, Jackson has been just as dominant so far this season; he has 1,529 passing yards, 10 passing touchdowns and two interceptions with 403 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
The pairing between Jackson and RB Derrick Henry has also been just as dominant as many expected. The former Titans running back leads the NFL with his 704 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, looking just as explosive in purple and black as he did in Tennessee. Baltimore also currently finds itself on a four-game win streak, emerging as a top threat to win the AFC North.
Both teams in this Monday night matchup boast talented offenses led by their star quarterbacks. Between Tampa Bay’s air attack and Baltimore’s ground attack, “Monday Night Football” could wind up being a high-scoring affair in Week 7.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Monday’s matchup between the Ravens and Buccaneers. Follow along with the action below.
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Ravens vs. Buccaneers score
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
Ravens | 0 | 14 | – | – | – |
Buccaneers | 10 | 0 | – | – | – |
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Ravens vs. Buccaneers live updates, highlights from Week 7 ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup
All times ET
9:15 p.m. β Mike Evans is officially out for the rest of the game with a hamstring injury.
WR Mike Evans (Hamstring) is OUT for the remainder of tonight’s contest. pic.twitter.com/e28ScVPtLE
β Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) October 22, 2024
Ravens 14, Buccaneers 10
9:11 p.m. TOUCHDOWN β The Ravens got moved back due to a holding call, but it didn’t matter. Jackson hits Justice Hill, who puts the burners on and scores from 18 yards out as Baltimore takes the lead.
Got Justice π
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β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2024
9:10 p.m. β After scrambling to his right, Jackson connects with Rashod Bateman for a huge 59-yard play to set up 1st & Goal.
BIG PLAY BATE!
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β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2024
9:05 p.m. β Another long drive from Tampa Bay ends much differently this time. Marlon Humphrey picks off Baker Mayfield in the end zone, giving the Ravens the ball with a chance to either knot the game up or take the lead in the second quarter.
THAT’S THAT ALL PRO MARLO
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β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 22, 2024
9:03 p.m. β The Bucs, threatening another early score, have 1st & Goal thanks to a 15-yard catch from Chris Godwin. Mike Evans has gone back to the locker room.
8:59 p.m. β Baker Mayfield goes deep into the end zone for another potential Mike Evans touchdown, but the veteran can’t hold onto the ball. Evans goes down in pain after the play.
8:56 p.m. β Tampa Bay’s offense continues to cruise and rely on its running backs to move the ball. Sean Tucker got his first few carries and picked up 12 total yards, then on 3rd & 3, White gets a reception and goes for 13 yards.
Buccaneers 10, Ravens 7
8:50 p.m. TOUCHDOWN β The Ravens looked a lot better offensively on that drive. It took them just six plays and around two and a half minutes to drive down the field, and Lamar Jackson caps it with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.
Mark Andrews with TDs in back-to-back weeks!
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π±: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/u4K9xfVH1Mβ NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2024
8:48 p.m. β Baltimore has started its second drive with three-straight first downs. Zay Flowers picked up one of them with 19 yards on the ground, but the wide receiver went to the sidelines with an apparent injury right after.
End of first quarter: Buccaneers 10, Ravens 0
8:40 p.m. FIELD GOAL β Baker Mayfield originally found Chris Godwin for another touchdown, but that was brought back for an offensive holding call. Instead, Tampa Bay tacks on three points, and the first quarter comes to an end soon after.
8:39 p.m. β Last week’s star, Sean Tucker, hasn’t seen the ball yet, but Tampa Bay’s backfield has impressed so far. Irving picks up another 14 yards through the air, setting up 1st & Goal for the Buccaneers.
8:36 p.m. β Mayfield has the Buccaneers driving once again. He started with a tough 15-yard completion to Bucky Irving, then a roughing the passer call gives Tampa Bay another 15 yards.
8:30 p.m. β A huge sequence for the Buccaneers defense ends Baltimore’s drive. Jackson is sacked on back-to-back plays, pushing the Ravens back a total of 17 yards. They’ll punt.
Antoine Winfield Jr. comes through for the sack!
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π±: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/RHHrf3YfNQβ NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2024
8:27 p.m. β The Ravens are moving the ball well to start. Lamar Jackson picks up a first down with an 11-yard run, then he finds Zay Flowers for another 11-yard play.
Buccaneers 7, Ravens 0
8:22 p.m. TOUCHDOWN β Mike Evans gets things started with his 100th career touchdown catch, putting the Buccaneers up 7-0. It’s a 25-yard strike from Mayfield to Evans.
MIKE EVANS’ 100TH CAREER RECEIVING TD.
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π±: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/lsQQfJswzdβ NFL (@NFL) October 22, 2024
8:21 p.m. β Tampa Bay converts a 4th & 1 with an 11-yard rush from Jalen McMillan, and they’re moving deep into Ravens territory.
8:19 p.m. β Rachaad White picks up 18 yards through the air on 3rd & 3, moving the chains for the Bucs.
8:17 p.m. β Mayfield begins the game with a scramble for a six-yard gain.
8:15 p.m. β Tampa Bay receives the opening kick. Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers offense take the field.
8:06 p.m. β It will be interesting to see which Buccaneers running back between Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker steps up tonight in a tough matchup.
3οΈβ£ HEADED MONSTER#WeAreTheKrewe pic.twitter.com/t52Umr9qgg
β Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 22, 2024
8:04 p.m β Almost kickoff time in Tampa Bay.
Monday Night Lights pic.twitter.com/NAxJ8pUFHs
β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 21, 2024
7:08 p.m. β Good news for Tampa Bay: RB Rachaad White is officially active for this game. However, head coach Todd Bowles mentioned earlier this week that the Buccaneers would take the “hot hand” approach at running back.
7:04 p.m. β Baltimore’s inactive list for “Monday Night Football”:
Inactives at Tampa Bay: pic.twitter.com/zkPxVT9DaK
β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 21, 2024
7:01 p.m. β Around an hour from kickoff, here’s a look at Lamar Jackson arriving for this prime time matchup:
QB1 ready for primetime π pic.twitter.com/QwC4y9AVEy
β Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 21, 2024
Ravens vs. Buccaneers start time
- Date: Monday, Oct. 21
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Week 7’s “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Ravens and Buccaneers will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
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What channel is Ravens vs. Buccaneers on today?
Ravens vs. Buccaneers, one of two Monday night NFL games in Week 7, will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN. Fans looking to stream the game can turn toward ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
Canadian viewers can find the game on TSN1 or TSN3, or stream the game through DAZN.
Ravens schedule 2024
After their matchup against the Buccaneers, here’s a look at the next five weeks for the Ravens.
Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
Oct. 27 | at Browns | 1 p.m. |
Nov. 3 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. |
Nov. 7 | vs. Bengals | 8:15 p.m. |
Nov. 17 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. |
Nov. 25 | at Chargers | 8:15 p.m. |
Buccaneers schedule 2024
Here’s how the next five weeks look for Tampa Bay after its matchup against Baltimore.
Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
Oct. 27 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. |
Nov. 4 | at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. |
Nov. 10 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. |
Bye | – | – |
Nov. 24 | at Giants | 1 p.m. |