The New England Patriots secured their first postseason berth in four years with a thrilling 28-24 comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on “Sunday Night Football.” The win improves the Patriots to 11-3 on the season, while Baltimore falls to 7-8.
Drake Maye Shines in Comeback Win
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw for 380 yards, completing 31 of 44 passes with two touchdowns and one interception. Trailing 24-13 in the fourth quarter, Maye led New England on a dramatic 15-point rally:
- 37-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams with 9:01 left
- Rhamondre Stevenson 21-yard touchdown run with 2:07 remaining
Stevenson’s touchdown, coupled with a successful two-point conversion earlier, gave the Patriots the lead. Defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson sealed the victory by forcing a fumble on Baltimore’s final drive, recovered by Marcus Jones.
Ravens Without Lamar Jackson
Baltimore lost Lamar Jackson to a back injury before halftime, forcing backup Tyler Huntley into action. Huntley completed 9 of 10 passes for 65 yards, orchestrating two touchdown drives, but his efforts fell short after the late fumble. Derrick Henry contributed 96 rushing yards and a short touchdown run, but the Ravens could not close the deficit.
Patriots Eye AFC East Title
New England remains undefeated on the road (7-0) this season. With two games left against the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins, a sweep would secure the Patriots’ first AFC East title since 2019.
- Maye is having a standout season, boasting a 70.9% completion rate, 3,567 passing yards (5th in NFL), and 23 touchdown passes (tied 5th).
- The Patriots remain in contention for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Baltimore Faces Uphill Battle
The Ravens, who started the season 1-5, were attempting to reach the playoffs but now must rely on other results. Baltimore also ends the season with a rare losing home record (3-6).
Game Highlights
- Patriots trailed 24-13 with 12:50 remaining in Q4 before the comeback
- Critical fumble recovery by K’Lavon Chaisson preserved the win
- Backup QB Tyler Huntley led two touchdown drives in Jackson’s absence
- New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson played despite earlier head injury
This win marks a major milestone for the Patriots, as they return to the playoff picture with a late-season surge and a resilient fourth-quarter performance.
