Will the Eagles beat the Ravens in Baltimore on Aug 15?
52% of users predicted NO — the community got this one right. 27 predictions cast.
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in a preseason opener on Aug. 15 at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore outgained Philadelphia 440 yards to 159 and held a 31-6 edge in first downs while controlling possession for more than 41 minutes.
Both teams rested their top quarterbacks, Baltimore's Lamar Jackson and Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts, so backups and roster hopefuls decided the outcome. Ravens rookie receiver Ja'Kobi Lane caught a 16-yard touchdown pass, and running back Adam Randall and quarterback Austin Reed each added fourth-quarter touchdown runs for Baltimore. Philadelphia avoided a shutout when rookie quarterback Cole Payton capped a nine-play, 69-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Erik Ezukanma with about three minutes left. The Eagles were held to two first downs before that drive and committed 10 penalties for 96 yards.
Because it was a preseason opener, neither team's regular starting lineup was on the field, which accounts for the lopsided statistical margin. Predict Six's community had priced the question near a coin flip at 48% yes, and the market resolved no.