It may only be the preseason, but the Ravens will be approaching the deadline to reduce their 53-man roster with a bitter aftertaste following their 30-7 loss to the Packers on Saturday afternoon at Lambeau Field.
Josh Johnson threw 5-7 passes for 71 yards and a passing touchdown, while Michael Pratt led the Green Bay passing with 8-12 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Packers dominated on the ground, racking up 193 rushing yards, with Ellis Merriweather leading all ball carriers with 16 yards for 74 yards.
The Packers held the ball nearly ten minutes longer than the Ravens and outgained Baltimore by 326 yards to 177 yards for John Harbaugh’s team.
As Baltimore now turns its attention to the Chiefs, here is a quick analysis of the loss.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 24: Samori Toure #83 of the Green Bay Packers catches a ball against Trenton Simpson #23 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first half during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Simpson played until the third quarter and was a bright spot, recording six tackles, a pass defense, a QB hit and an interception.
August 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback John Paddock (16) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens safety Beau Brade (6) in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
The freshman from Maryland led all defenders with eight tackles and one tackle for loss.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 24: Devin Leary #13 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass in the first half during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 24, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Devin Leary finished the preseason 15 of 28 passing for 95 yards and two interceptions. The sixth-round pick had some work to do and could be in danger of being released and ending up on the practice squad. Against Green Bay, the former Kentucky star was 6 of 13 passing for 34 yards and two interceptions.
August 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Chris Collier (38) gains yards in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
The former Division II star led Baltimore with 13 carries for 42 yards in the afternoon and could be a candidate for the practice squad.
Baltimore Ravens safety Sanoussi Kane (28) poses for a photo while riding his bike to a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Thursday, August 22, 2024.
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The rookie from Wake Forest had six tackles.
August 17, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback John Paddock (16) is pressured by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Robinson’s strong preseason continued with six tackles, a pass defensed and a QB hit.
August 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout (11) looks on during warmups before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Photo Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Stout punted three times for 247 yards, an average of 61.8 yards.
