Ravens Top Vikings 13-3 Behind Joe Fagnano

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Minnesota Vikings 13-3 on Saturday, with Joe Fagnano’s efficient touchdown pass helping Baltimore turn a halftime tie into a controlled preseason road victory at U.S. Bank Stadium.

In a Week 3 preseason matchup that remained level through 30 minutes, Baltimore separated itself with a 7-0 third quarter and added a field goal in the fourth. The Ravens and Vikings traded second-quarter field goals to reach halftime tied 3-3, but Minnesota could not generate another point after the break. Baltimore’s defense protected the lead throughout the final two quarters, holding the Vikings scoreless over the game’s final 30 minutes.

For a Ravens team now 2-0 in preseason play, the result was built on steady offensive execution and a defense that consistently kept Minnesota out of the end zone. Baltimore did not need overtime, a late two-minute drill, or a final-possession rescue; instead, it used its second-half edge to manage the game and leave Minneapolis with the win.

Key Performers

Fagnano was the game’s leading passer, completing 15 of 20 attempts for 123 yards and one touchdown. The 75 percent completion rate stood out in a low-scoring contest, particularly because Baltimore found enough rhythm through the air to create the only touchdown-producing quarter of the afternoon. Fagnano delivered a clean, productive preseason line without an interception listed among his totals.

Jonathan Ward led Baltimore’s ground game with 10 carries for 35 yards. His output was not flashy, but it gave the Ravens a dependable rushing option as they worked to protect their second-half advantage. In a 13-point performance, every sustained possession mattered, and Ward’s work helped Baltimore keep the offense on schedule.

Minnesota wide receiver Tai Felton supplied the game’s top receiving total, catching three passes for 66 yards. Felton’s 66 yards accounted for a significant share of the Vikings’ notable offensive production, but Minnesota was unable to turn those gains into a touchdown. After its second-quarter field goal, the Vikings offense could not break through Baltimore’s defense again.

NerdSports Stat: Baltimore scored 10 unanswered points after halftime and held Minnesota scoreless for the entire second half.

The score progression tells the story of a measured preseason contest. Neither side scored in the first quarter, and Minnesota answered Baltimore’s second-quarter field goal to make it 3-3 at intermission. The Ravens then seized control with seven points in the third and made the margin two possessions with their fourth-quarter field goal.

Preseason results do not affect the regular-season standings or the division race, but Baltimore’s 2-0 mark offers encouraging evidence of depth and situational discipline. Minnesota falls to 1-1 and will look to sharpen its offensive finishing before the games begin to count. The Ravens next host the Washington Commanders on Friday, August 28, while the Vikings welcome the Denver Broncos later that day.

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