Ravens Top Eagles 24-7 Behind Joe Fagnano

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 on Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium, with Joe Fagnano steering Baltimore’s preseason offense through a productive 22-of-28, 224-yard performance that included one touchdown and one interception.

In front of 68,868 fans in Baltimore, the Ravens turned a scoreless first quarter into a steady preseason victory. Baltimore scored the game’s first points with a second-quarter touchdown, added a field goal in the third, and created separation with two more touchdowns in the fourth. Philadelphia avoided the shutout with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but the Eagles could not build enough momentum to threaten the final result.

The matchup was Baltimore’s preseason opener, and the Ravens came away with a 1-0 record while Philadelphia fell to 0-1. With preseason games centered on evaluation as much as the scoreboard, Baltimore’s ability to move the ball consistently through the air stood out most clearly.

Fagnano Gives Ravens a Reliable Passing Option

Fagnano was the game’s leading passer, completing 22 of 28 attempts for 224 yards, one touchdown and one interception. His 78.6% completion rate gave Baltimore an efficient rhythm, particularly important in a game that remained close on the scoreboard through three quarters.

The Ravens did not need a dramatic late two-minute drill or a game-winning drive. Instead, they controlled the flow by putting points on the board in three separate quarters and then extending the margin in the fourth. Fagnano’s lone interception prevented a flawless statistical night, but it did not derail Baltimore’s offense or change the trajectory of the game.

For Philadelphia, the scoreless first three quarters were the defining issue. The Eagles finally found the end zone in the fourth, matching Baltimore’s 14-point final period with seven points of their own, but the late score served more as a positive offensive finish than the start of a true comeback. Baltimore’s defense had already limited Philadelphia to no points across its first three quarters of possessions.

Key Performers

Joe Fagnano, QB, Ravens: Fagnano finished 22/28, 224 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT. He supplied the most complete offensive production of the night and led a passing attack that kept Baltimore in favorable down-and-distance situations.

Adam Randall, RB, Ravens: Randall led the Ravens on the ground with 12 carries for 46 yards and a touchdown. His workload helped Baltimore maintain balance and provided a fourth-quarter scoring contribution that widened the gap.

Elijah Sarratt, WR, Ravens: Sarratt paced all receivers with six receptions for 66 yards. His reliable work underneath and between the numbers complemented Fagnano’s high completion total and kept drives moving.

NerdSports Stat: Baltimore had all three game leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards: Joe Fagnano with 224 passing yards, Adam Randall with 46 rushing yards, and Elijah Sarratt with 66 receiving yards.

What the Result Means

The Ravens will take an encouraging opening preseason performance into the next stage of roster evaluation. Fagnano, Randall and Sarratt each made a meaningful statistical case in a game Baltimore controlled after the opening quarter. For the Eagles, the fourth-quarter touchdown offers something to build on, but generating earlier points and finding greater offensive consistency will be the priority before the regular season arrives.

It is only preseason, so neither team will draw sweeping conclusions from one game. Still, Baltimore’s 24-7 result provided a strong first checkpoint, while Philadelphia will look for a quicker offensive start in its next opportunity.

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