The Baltimore Ravens didn’t play their sharpest football Sunday, but they didn’t need to. Behind a bruising second-half ground attack, a defense that delivered when it mattered, and an underrated special teams performance, Baltimore earned a 23-10 win over the New York Jets. The victory pushes the Ravens to 6-5 and marks their fifth straight win, a stunning turnaround from their 1-5 start.
Sunday wasn’t glamorous — but it showed exactly who this Ravens team is becoming: physical, resilient, and opportunistic.
3 key takeaways from Ravens' Week 12 win
Henry powers a second-half surge
The story of the game was the shift in tone coming out of halftime. After only managing three points and struggling to find rhythm over the first two quarters, the Ravens made a clear commitment to the run. Derrick Henry became the centerpiece of that adjustment, battering through the Jets' front on the opening drive of the second half.
Behind a strong push from the offensive line, Henry carried the Ravens on an 11-play, 74-yard march capped by a 2-yard touchdown, giving Baltimore its first lead of the game. His second goal-line score later in the quarter was pure Ravens football — downhill, physical, and fueled by an offensive line that gradually wore down the Jets defense.
Henry finished with modest yardage, but his two touchdowns and the tone he set in short-yardage situations were crucial. This is exactly what Baltimore envisioned coming out of the half.
Jackson battles through a sluggish day — but still steers the ship
Lamar Jackson didn’t look like his explosive self Sunday, finishing 13-23 for 153 yards with limited mobility. Whether it’s lingering soreness or just an off day, his burst wasn’t quite there. The Jets kept him contained, forcing Baltimore to beat them in other ways.
But Jackson still managed the game with poise. He avoided major mistakes, hit throws when the offense needed to move the chains, and drew a critical 34-yard pass interference penalty late in the second quarter that shifted field position and helped spark the eventual comeback.
This was the third straight game Jackson has been held under 200 passing yards — normally a red flag for Baltimore. But the Ravens are finding ways to win anyway, a promising sign for a team whose formula is shifting toward balance, patience, and situational execution.
If Baltimore can rediscover its peak offensive rhythm with Jackson while keeping this new level of efficiency and toughness, the ceiling becomes significantly higher.
Defense continues to set the tone
In a game where Baltimore needed its defense to dominate, the unit delivered again. The Jets managed only 10 points and found little success after halftime as Baltimore’s pass rush tightened and the secondary clamped down.
The biggest moment came from Marlon Humphrey, who produced a game-sealing turnover late in the fourth quarter. With the Jets threatening near the goal line, Humphrey ripped the ball away from Breece Hall, and Alohi Gilman recovered at the 2-yard line. It ended New York’s last real chance at a comeback.
It was also Baltimore’s sixth straight game with a takeaway, continuing a trend of clutch, timely defensive plays that have fueled their midseason surge. Between strong red-zone stands, pressure looks from Zach Orr’s defense, and much-improved tackling, this unit is peaking.
The Ravens now enter a critical stretch of AFC North matchups, including a Thanksgiving showdown with the Bengals. With the offense still searching for consistency and the defense playing at a high level, Baltimore has a chance to continue its climb in the AFC playoff picture.
The Ravens aren’t just surviving — they’re discovering a winning identity. Physicality, discipline, and timely playmaking are carrying them. And if Lamar Jackson finds his full stride again, this team could become one of the most dangerous groups in the conference.