The Baltimore Ravens opened their preseason with an impressive 24-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, marking head coach Jesse Minter’s debut. The Ravens’ offense proved dominant throughout the night, accumulating 440 yards and 31 first downs while controlling the clock with extended drives. On defense, the Ravens held Philadelphia’s offense to just 4.0 yards per play and forced the Eagles to go 0-for-9 on third-down attempts, allowing only a late touchdown.
Baltimore’s rookie pass-catchers made a significant impact in the win. Third-round pick Ja’Kobi Lane caught three passes for 38 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown reception. Tight end Matt Hibner, a fourth-round selection, made an early impact with a 29-yard wheel route that helped spark the offense. Wide receiver Elijah Sarratt led all receivers with six catches for 66 yards, though he did fumble while attempting to gain additional yards after one reception.
Undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano impressed in his NFL debut, completing 22 of 28 passes for 224 yards and throwing one touchdown pass alongside an interception. Head coach Minter defended Fagnano’s only turnover, crediting Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo with making an excellent defensive play. Starting quarterback Tyler Huntley completed six of seven pass attempts, five of which went to rookie receivers, highlighting the team’s investment in young offensive talent.
First-round guard Vega Ioane also impressed in his professional debut, demonstrating solid pass protection during his limited snaps. Meanwhile, the special teams unit had a rougher showing, with kicker Tyler Loop missing a 49-yard field goal early and punter Ryan Eckley struggling with a 31-yard punt attempt before both recovered later in the game.
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