Through the first 11 weeks of the season, the Ravens began the fourth quarter with a lead. However, they failed to hold onto their advantage three times, resulting in a 9-3 record —which many believe should be an undefeated record. Sunday night made in 12 games in a row, as the Ravens led the Chargers 13-3. There were eerily familiar signs and omens that the Ravens might give away another late lead, but they were able to find a way to finish.
“I thought the fourth quarter was a statement,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said. “We put an exclamation point in the fourth quarter. Defense getting the stops and offense finishing.”
The defense dominated for all but the opening drive of the game and one in the fourth quarter, which cut their lead from double figures to a field goal with 8:36 left remaining. However, time and time again, they stepped up when the team needed a big play, whether it be a clutch stop or timely turnover.
After exciting signs of innovation on their first three drives, the offense fell into a bit of a lull after they turned the ball over on downs in the second quarter. They failed to capitalize on a pair of fumbles that the defense forced and only came away with three points. Then, they scored the only points of the third quarter with another field goal.
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