What's better than one bouquet of flowers? Two.
Zay Flowers scored two touchdowns, including his first on American soil, as the Ravens knocked off the Chargers 20-10. With their win and a 9-3 record, the Ravens fly to the top of the AFC standings ahead of their bye week.
Lamar Jackson threw 177 yards and a touchdown, but his game wasn't made through the air. He became the fastest quarterback in NFL history to rush for 5,000 yards, surpassing Michael Vick by accomplishing the feat in only 82 games.
The must-win game for the Chargers should have resulted in a 10-point loss. After a rare Justin Tucker field goal miss from 44, his first this season from inside the 50, the Chargers needed just three points to tie the game with three minutes left. A touchdown would have given them the go-ahead, but Justin Herbert was sacked for the third time, turning the ball over on downs. Flowers got his second touchdown of the night soon after with a 37-yard run, his first carry of the game.
Herbert was held to 217 passing yards and one touchdown on the night. He had an interception to close out the first half, one of four turnovers by the Chargers. The Ravens failed to capitalize, however, scoring only once with a field goal off Los Angeles' first fumble.
Now with a 4-7 record, the Chargers are out of the playoff picture. They visit the Patriots next week.
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Ravens vs. Chargers score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| Ravens | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| Chargers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Ravens vs. Chargers results, highlights from 'Sunday Night Football'
(All times Eastern)
Final: Ravens 20, Chargers 10
11:27 p.m. – And that's game. The Ravens top the AFC with their sixth win in seven games.
Ravens 20, Chargers 10
11:21 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Give him his roses! Flowers reaches the endzone on a 37-yard run, and that will likely do it. Baltimore leads 20-10 with 1:36 remaining.
11:18 p.m. – Sacked! On 4th down, Arthur Maulet reaches the QB to get the ball back in Jackson's hands with just under two minutes left.
11:15 p.m. – At the two-minute warning, LA is at the 50 on 3rd and 6.
11:09 p.m. – Tucker is no good from the 44! It's his first miss from inside the 50 this season. The Chargers have a chance to take the game with 2:57 on the clock.
Ravens 13, Chargers 10
10:59 TOUCHDOWN – Electric Everett gets inside, and the Bolts get their first touchdown! With 8:32 left in the game, it's a three-point game at SoFi.
10:55 p.m. – Herbert ignites! His 35-yard run gets LA in the red zone.
10:51 p.m. – Despite using the Chargers' defensive series to get checked out in the injury tent, Herbert is quick to get back on the field after the Ravens go three-and-out.
10:45 p.m. FUMBLE – The Flock force a fourth! Clowney knocks the ball out of Herbert's hand to deny the Chargers any chance of scoring. The Ravens take over at their own 16.
10:44 p.m. – You can run, but you can't hide. There's no escaping the Ravens duo of Queen and Smith.
End of third quarter: Ravens 13, Chargers 3
10:33 p.m. – What a conversion! Herbert to Allen to Ekeler on 3rd and 17 results in a first down. After review of the backward pass, the play stands, and LA continues its series at the Ravens' 39.
10:28 p.m. – At 4th and one, the Chargers go for it, and Ekeler secures the first down on a quick 2-yards up the middle. LA is officially in Baltimore territory.
10:20 p.m. – Jackson to 5,000! The QB is the fastest to 5,000 rushing yards, accomplishing it in only 82 games. He surpasses Michael Vick's record by 22 games.
10:15 p.m. – Keaton Mitchell with a 29-yard gain to the 50!
10:10 p.m. – Chargers don't get the start they needed, going three-and-out on their first possession.
10:06 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Tucker clears it from 48 yards out for his seventh point on the night. The Ravens now have a 13-3 lead early in the second half.
Halftime: Ravens 10, Chargers 3
9:46 p.m. INTERCEPTION – Another turnover! Hebert's deep ball is intercepted by Baltimore at the goal line to end the half. The Ravens will have the ball at the game's return.
9:40 p.m. FUMBLE – The Ravens force the fumble, again! Patrick Queen forces Austin Ekeler's turnover for the Chargers' second fumble in two possessions. Baltimore has 30 seconds to add to its lead.
Ravens 10, Chargers 3
9:35 p.m. FIELD GOAL – The 42-yarder from Justin Tucker is good! Ravens take a seven-point lead with 1:12 left until halftime.
9:26 p.m. FUMBLE – Keenan Allen fumbles the catch, and the Ravens pounce! Roquan Smith and Jadeveon Clowney are credited with the force, while Brent Urban recovers it for Baltimore ball at the Chargers' 34. Only 3:33 remains in the half.
9:23 p.m. – Jackson's run is ruled short of the first down, and no challenge is presented. On the next play, the Chargers come up with the stop on 4th and inches. Los Angeles takes over at its own 27.
9:10 p.m. – Justin Herbert goes down! Travis Jones and Justin Madubuike combine for the sack, Jones's first of the season. It's Madubuike's 10th of the season, the first Raven to reach double-digit sacks since 2017.
Ravens 7, Chargers 3
9:04 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – Zay Flowers gets his first score on American soil! Lamar Jackson finds him on a short 3-yard pass, resulting in the Ravens' opening touchdown. They lead the Chargers 7-3 with 10:41 remaining in the second quarter.
9:02 p.m. – Justice Hill climbing the ladder for the Ravens. He has 11 yards in two plays to put Baltimore at the 3-yard line.
End of first quarter: Ravens 0, Chargers 3
8:42 p.m. – Baltimore is forced to punt after only seven plays. Once again, no flag is thrown against the Ravens, this time for catch interference.
Ravens 0, Chargers 3
8:33 FIELD GOAL – Cameron Dicker nails the 39-yard field goal attempt to put points on the board for the Chargers. The drive could have resulted in more points, but it's a lead nevertheless with nine minutes on the clock in the first quarter.
8:30 p.m. PENALTY – Unnecessary roughness on the Chargers pushes them back outside the red zone. Once within striking distance, LA is now at 4th and 19 at the Ravens' 21-yard line. No flag is given to Baltimore for a late hit.
8:24 p.m. – The last time OBJ played in SoFi Stadium, he won and Super Bowl but tore his ACL. Can he amount to the emotions and be Baltimore's difference-maker tonight?
8:18 p.m. – With a win, the Ravens would regain the No. 1 seed in the AFC over the Chiefs.
7:40 p.m. – Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. are officially active for the Ravens along with the Chargers' Gerald Everett/
7:13 p.m. – T-minus one hour(ish) until the Ravens take on the Chargers in Sunday Night Football.
What channel is Ravens vs. Chargers on today?
The 'Sunday Night Football' game between the Ravens and Chargers will be broadcast on NBC. Jason Garrett will join the NBC's team with Mike Tirico and Melissa Stark.
Those wanting to stream the game can do so on Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch on DAZN, which carries every NFL game, or on TSN 1/4.
Ravens vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 26
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Baltimore visits Los Angeles and SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 26. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET.