The Baltimore Ravens didn’t need style points on Sunday — just another win to keep their resurgence alive. A 27-19 victory over the Minnesota Vikings wasn’t always pretty, but it showcased what’s made this dangerous over the past month: opportunistic defense, composure, and the ability to close games.
Baltimore moved back above .500 with its third straight win, proving that its early-season struggles are firmly in the rearview mirror.
Here are three key takeaways from the Ravens' Week 10 victory in Minnesota.
3 key takeaways
1. Turnovers define Baltimore’s identity again
For much of this season, the Ravens defense has lived and died by its ability to create chaos — and against the Vikings, that formula worked perfectly . Baltimore forced three turnovers while committing none, flipping momentum every time Minnesota threatened to swing the game back in its favor.
Rookie safety Malaki Starks made a statement with a second-quarter interception, cutting off a deep shot that could’ve changed the tone of the game. Then came Keondre Jackson, the undrafted rookie who continues to carve out a role on special teams, forcing and recovering a fumble on a kickoff that led to a short-field touchdown.
Those are the kinds of plays that win tight games in November. For a team that once sat at 1-5, the Ravens' ability to create extra possessions is the clearest sign of their turnaround.
2. The secondary is silencing doubters
Coming into the week, the Vikings' receiving corps — led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison — looked like a nightmare matchup. The Ravens' secondary responded by turning it into one of their best performances of the season.
Jefferson and Addison combined for just 72 yards on seven catches, and Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, and Chidobe Awuzie were strong in coverage. Starks, who has quickly become one of Baltimore’s most impressive rookies, earned one of the team’s highest defensive grades from Pro Football Focus.
After weeks of inconsistency, this was a statement outing from the Ravens' defensive backs. They didn’t just survive against elite talent — they dictated the game. If this version of Baltimore’s secondary sticks, the Ravens suddenly look like a complete team again.
3. Lamar and company find ways to finish
Baltimore’s offense wasn’t explosive, but it was efficient when it mattered most. Lamar Jackson completed 17 of 29 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown while managing the game with patience. The Ravens' ground attack — led by Derrick Henry’s 75 yards on 20 carries — kept Minnesota honest.
After a third-quarter field goal gave Baltimore a 12-10 lead, the team capitalized on Jackson’s forced fumble recovery with a short touchdown run from Justice Hill. In the fourth, Jackson connected with Mark Andrews for a red-zone touchdown before hitting Rashod Bateman for a two-point conversion to put the game out of reach.
It wasn’t flashy, but it was the kind of disciplined, balanced football that wins in November and December.
Final Snap:
The Ravens' 27-19 win wasn’t about stats — it was about substance. Baltimore leaned on its defense, trusted its young playmakers, and closed out a gritty road victory to keep its playoff hopes alive.
This team might not be blowing opponents away, but it’s showing exactly what Ravens football has always been about: toughness, takeaways, and finishing the fight.