The Rams needed to come out on Monday night and punch the Ravens in the mouth. Instead, they were the ones who suffered the first blow – and the second, third and fourth.
In the first half against the Ravens, the Rams were absolutely embarrassed by Lamar Jackson and Baltimore’s offense. The Ravens struck quickly with a touchdown on their first drive. The Rams couldn’t answer, so Baltimore added a touchdown on its second possession, too.
Finally, the Rams got on the board to make it 14-3, but the Ravens doubled that margin before halftime, going up 28-6 on Jackson’s third touchdown of the night.
He finished the first 30 minutes of the game going 9-for-9 passing with 87 yards and three touchdowns, good for a passer rating of 146.5. On the ground, he added another 80 yards on just six carries, including a 29-yarder to set up Mark Ingram’s touchdown run.
ANOTHER INCREDIBLE RUN BY @Lj_Era8 😤 pic.twitter.com/MhdTNtP8vr
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 26, 2019
He wasn’t the only one running all over the Rams, either. Ingram had 58 yards on eight carries, Justice Hill added 18 yards on three carries and Gus Edwards had 17 yards on three attempts. In total, the Ravens rushed for 173 yards, which is more than the Rams have allowed in any game this season.
Baltimore scored touchdowns on all four of its first-half possessions, making this just the ninth time since 1996 that the Rams allowed at least 28 points before the half.
Rams fans on Twitter were not thrilled about the start to this game, while others reacted in awe of Jackson.
This Rams team is hard to watch. They aren’t even competitive. It’s embarrassing.
— Ryan Miller (@Budlightyear76) November 26, 2019
Maybe Weddle and Qui can line up 35 yards off the LOS and replicate it. https://t.co/vgQsmmTmGi
— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) November 26, 2019
The #LARams defense has allowed more than 20 points for the first time since Week 5 in SEA.
Unfortunately, it's only halftime.
Lamar with an MVP-caliber first half. Leads 4 touchdown drives, 9/9 passing, 167 combined yards, zero turnovers.
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) November 26, 2019
I'm not even mad, I expected this. I'm honestly in awe watching Lamar Jackson. Game after game he just blows my damn mind. I'm gonna enjoy the greatness this man possesses.
— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) November 26, 2019
Ravens-Rams halftime report: pic.twitter.com/GbPZ4qYegf
— Master (@MasterTes) November 26, 2019
"Beat the Rams and the Ravens are legit"
Jackson is 9/9 for 87 yards and 3 TDs in the 1st half.
The #Ravens have run all over the #Rams to the tune of 173 yards in the 1st half.
I mean . . . Anyone that thinks the Ravens aren't for real is a straight up hater.
— MatthewStevens (@MatthewS_NFL) November 26, 2019
Rams get booed off the Coliseum field trailing 28-6 at halftime. It's just not happening for LA this season.
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) November 26, 2019