Ravens vs Chargers live updates: Score, highlights from MNF

It’s bowl season and it begins with the Harbaugh Bowl between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens on “Monday Night Football.”

Jim Harbaugh has led the Chargers to success in 2024. In his return to the NFL, the younger Harbaugh helped Justin Herbert and the Bolts change the narrative surrounding the team. That was evident in the Chargers’ last prime-time appearance, when they fended off red-hot Joe Burrow to win on “Sunday Night Football.”

It’s business as usual on Monday Night Football for John Harbaugh and the Ravens. The Ravens are 7-4 but are 2-2 in their last four games, with divisional losses to the Browns and Steelers. Still, Lamar Jackson is an MVP candidate and the Ravens’ offense has scored 30 points or more in six games this season – and all six games have been wins, as expected.

The Ravens’ emerging offense will pose a challenge for the Los Angeles D. The Chargers have stifled their opponents as they rank as the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense entering Week 12. Jackson, traveling to LA, delivers a textbook definition of “unstoppable force.” against immovable property” on Monday evening.

For the Harbaugh brothers, bragging rights are on the table at Thanksgiving dinner. USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Chargers and Ravens below.

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The Chargers lead 7-0 after the first quarter

Jim Harbaugh is currently defeating his brother John in the “Monday Night Football” Harbaugh Bowl. The Chargers are in the lead and approaching Cameron Dicker field goal range on their third drive of the day.

Justin Herbert has made good decisions so far, racking up 65 passing yards and rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter. JK Dobbins also did well and ran for 40 yards on six carries against his former team.

The Chargers impressively outscored the Ravens 123-20 after one quarter and limited Lamar Jackson to just 7 total yards after 15 minutes.

The Ravens score a three-pointer

Lamar Jackson gave Zay Flowers the lead with a short second-down throw, but brought him down. He also missed a third-down attempt against Diontae Johnson, who fell to the ground as he clashed with cornerback Tarheeb Still.

Jordan Stout unleashed another good punt, but Chargers returner Derius Davis returned it 19 yards.

Lamar Jackson stats today

Jackson got off to a slow start against the Chargers. He completed just 1 of 4 passes for 2 yards over the Ravens’ first two drives while adding 5 yards on the ground.

In comparison, Justin Herbert went 4 of 6 for 62 yards and added 9 rushing yards and a score on his first two drives.

Who is the Chargers offensive coordinator?

Greg Roman is in his first season as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator. Roman, 52, worked with Jim Harbaugh often throughout his career – at Stanford and with the San Francisco 49ers before they parted ways following Harbaugh’s return to the college ranks.

Roman has also worked with John Harbaugh as he spent the 2017-2022 season on the Ravens’ staff. He served as the team’s offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022 before stepping down after the 2022 season. He was replaced by Todd Monken and was no longer coach in 2023 before reuniting with Jim Harbaugh in Los Angeles.

The Chargers punt after the Ravens’ rookie broke up the pass

The Ravens used a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Nate Wiggins, and he showed why with a play in the first quarter. He interrupted a pass from Justin Herbert to Jalen Reagor at the first-down marker by hitting Reagor at the exact moment the ball arrived.

However, Wiggins then committed a personal foul on the punt, which secured the Ravens inside their own 20-yard line.

The leg whip penalty negates the Ravens’ first drive

Baltimore quickly got a first down after consecutive runs of more than 5 yards by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, but the offense stalled after fullback Patrick Ricard had to leg whip on a first-and-10 completion to Nelson Agholor.

The Chargers get the ball back inside their own 15-yard line.

The Chargers opened the scoring with Justin Herbert’s touchdown run

The Chargers wasted no time taking on the Ravens. Herbert drove them 70 yards on the first drive and ended the game with a 5-yard scramble up the middle.

Herbert completed 2 of 2 passes for 35 yards and added 9 yards on two carries. Cameron Dicker makes the extra point and Los Angeles takes an early 7-0 lead.

Jim Harbaugh sets the tone for the Harbaugh Bowl

ESPN’s Laura Rutledge interviewed Jim Harbaugh before his match against his brother John Harbaugh on Monday night. Jim had a unique way of describing his thoughts on the game.

“I would give my life for my brother, but I wouldn’t let him win a football game.”

Where are Jack and Jackie Harbaugh?

The Harbaugh parents will not attend the match between their two sons. Instead, they are celebrating their anniversary and Thanksgiving in Florida with their daughter Joani, their son-in-law (and former Indiana men’s basketball coach) Tom Crean and their grandchildren.

“We decide to go there and celebrate Thanksgiving with them and watch the game with them,” Jack said on “The Lounge” on the Ravens’ official website. “And we will have a lot of fun and joy along the way.”

Jim Harbaugh record against John Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh is 0-2 in the NFL against his brother John. His 49ers team lost to the Ravens in Super Bowl 47 (34-31) and on Thanksgiving 2011 (16-6).

Who is older, John or Jim Harbaugh?

John Harbaugh is the older of the Harbaugh brothers. He was born on September 23, 1962, making him 62 years old. Jim, 60, was born just over a year later, on December 23, 1963.

Chargers vs. Ravens start time

Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT)
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.

The Chargers and Ravens kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Chargers vs. Ravens TV station

TV channel: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2

ESPN is once again home to broadcast “Monday Night Football.” The longtime team of Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (color) will be on the phone, while Lisa Salters contributes reports from the sidelines.

Viewers can also tune in to ESPN2 for the “ManningCast” with Peyton and Eli Manning.

Chargers vs. Ravens tips and predictions

Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff thinks tonight’s “MNF” matchup between Chargers and Ravens will tip:

Lorenzo Reyes: Chargers 24, Ravens 23
Tyler Dragon: Ravens 25, Chargers 23
Richard Morin: Ravens 28, Chargers 27
Jordan Mendoza: Ravens 31, Chargers 30

Chargers vs. Ravens Odds, Moneyline, Over/Under

According to BetMGM NFL odds, the Ravens are the favorites to win over the Chargers. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.

Money line: Ravens (-155); Chargers (+130)

Chargers inactive against Ravens

QB Easton Stick (3rd emergency QB)

Ravens inactive against Chargers

Will Ladd McConkey play against the Ravens?

McConkey was listed as “questionable” before Monday night’s game against Baltimore but was not on the inactive list; That suggests he will be in the lineup.

Chargers vs Ravens live stream

If you are looking for a live stream for the match, you can contact Fubo TV. Fubo TV carries NBC as well as CBS, FOX, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, so you can continue to catch NFL action throughout the rest of the season.

ESPN+, ESPN’s proprietary streaming service, will also broadcast the game.

Why Harbaugh Bowl 3 is special for Jim, John and family

This “Harbaugh Bowl” will also contain some interesting subplots. It will be a reunion of sorts for several members of the Chargers organization. LA general manager Joe Hortiz served in Baltimore’s front office for 26 seasons, and five Chargers coaches served on the Ravens’ staff during their coaching careers.

But there’s more to the duel, writes Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY Sports.

Monday Night Football preview

The Ravens are a tough test for the Chargers’ toughest defense. Los Angeles allows a league-low 14.5 points per game, but Baltimore scores 30.4 points per game, good for second-most in the NFL. The Chargers had trouble slowing down Joe Burrow in the second half last week, allowing the Bengals a season-high 27 points. Expect Lamar Jackson to put up similarly strong numbers and make this a high-scoring contest.

Of course, Justin Herbert has been playing at the highest level for the Chargers lately, so he could turn this game into an offensive showdown. The Ravens have the worst pass defense in the NFL, so Herbert should be able to keep Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston open for deep plays.

The Ravens have played in higher scoring games than the Chargers this season, so one would assume this type of competition would benefit Baltimore. Still, Jim Harbaugh will be motivated to get revenge on his brother for his loss in Super Bowl 47. The younger Harbaugh has never beaten his older brother, which will give the Chargers extra motivation in this game.

Former Ravens RB JK Dobbins is leading a seismic turnaround with the Chargers

Dobbins’ injury history led to him signing a one-year deal with the Chargers in April.

So far, Dobbins has proven that he is one of the better running backs in the NFL. Not only is he a focal point of the Chargers’ offense, his 726 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns also rank among the top 10 in the league.

This is how he maintains his positive attitude and drives cultural change in LA.

Weather updates for Chargers vs. Ravens

The Chargers vs. Ravens game will be played under the roof of SoFi Stadium, but since the sides of the stadium are open, the weather could have a small impact on the contest.

According to Weather.com, temperatures are expected to be around 53 degrees during Monday night’s game. The wind will only blow 5 km/h. With SoFi Stadium partially closed, weather conditions are expected to have minimal impact on the outcome of the game.

Where is Chargers vs. Ravens?

Location: Inglewood, California

The Ravens travel west to take on the Chargers at their building on Monday night.

Do the Chargers and Rams share a stadium?

Yes, both the Chargers and Rams call SoFi Stadium home. Rams owner Stan Kroenke built the stadium as part of the Rams’ move to Los Angeles in 2016 and has leased it to the Chargers since it opened in 2020.

AFC North standings

Steelers (8-3)

Ravens (7-4)

Bengals (4-7)

Shades of brown (3-8)

AFC West standings

Chiefs (10-1)

Chargers (7-3)

Broncos (7-5)

Raiders (2-9)

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