Andrews sets Ravens record, Bateman scores 49-yard TD against Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Baltimore Ravens are off to a strong start and quarterback Lamar Jackson is off to a perfect start.

Jackson threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to wide-open receiver Rashod Bateman, who caught the deep pass at the 10-yard line and outsmarted two New York Giants defenders to reach the end zone. After taking a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, Jackson has a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and completed all seven passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns.

49-YARD TOUCHDOWN TO @R_bateman2!!!!

Turn on CBS and @paramountplus!! pic.twitter.com/4mCklcnN1L

– Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 15, 2024

This was Bateman’s sixth touchdown of the season, trailing only Mark Andrews on the team. Bateman had a total of four touchdown catches in his first three seasons.

Andrews gave the Ravens an early lead and also made franchise history.

On third-and-goal, Andrews caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jackson with 3:18 left in the first quarter. It was Andrews’ 48th career touchdown, surpassing running back Jamal Lewis for the most touchdown in Ravens history.

Record-breaking touchdown for @Mandrews_81!!!!

Tune in to CBS!! pic.twitter.com/yJZTb7xAoW

– Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 15, 2024

Andrews celebrated by pointing at Jackson and then jabbing him in the chest.

His record came after the toughest start of his seven-year career. He didn’t have a touchdown catch in his first five games. But Andrews has now found the end zone eight times in his last nine games.