Baltimore RavensvsMinnesota Vikings
BAL 13/MIN 3
Things to say
The Ravens beat the Vikings 13-3 in Minnesota to move to 2-0.
01
opener
Ugly one in Minnesota. Ravens grind it out 13-3. Nobody could move the ball, but Baltimore made the one play that mattered.
02
key player
Joe Fagnano was quietly sharp for Baltimore. 15-of-20, 123 yards, and the only touchdown of the day. Efficient, no mistakes.
03
hot take
One touchdown all game and it still felt like a blowout. The Vikings offense is a problem.
04
deep cut
Minnesota's whole day was three field goal attempts and a Brosmer pick. Wester's 8-yard grab was the difference in the red zone.
05
exit
Preseason smashmouth, whatever. Both these teams need to figure out the offense before it counts.
The recap
This one was a rock fight, and Baltimore won it 13-3 by simply being the team that could scrape together a touchdown. Joe Fagnano was steady all afternoon and hit LaJohntay Wester on an 8-yard strike that flipped a 3-3 slog into a 10-3 lead Minnesota never threatened.
The Vikings couldn't move the ball to save their lives — Max Brosmer managed 98 yards and an ugly pick, and the offense settled for two field goals all day. Tyler Loop's kicking padded it late, but the Ravens' defense bailed everybody out by never letting Minnesota sniff the red zone.