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Ravens Rout Eagles 24-7 as Ja'Kobi Lane Shines

8/16/2026

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Summary

Ravens dominate Eagles

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 on August 15, 2026.
Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane recorded three catches for 38 yards and a 16-yard touchdown with just over nine minutes left in the second quarter.
Undrafted quarterback Joe Fagnano completed 22 of 28 passes for 223 yards, delivering Lane’s touchdown.
In his debut, head coach Jesse Minter’s defense limited the Eagles to 159 yards and no third-down conversions.

Summary

Eagles QB contest

Head coach Nick Sirianni declined to name the starter as Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee compete for quarterback.
Marcus Epps and Michael Carter battle for the sub-package safety spot opposite Andrew Mukuba.
Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru each made a snap, with Bernard pushing back Ravens tackle Emery Jones and Weru pressuring Joe Fagnano.

History

Historical Context

After the Ravens drafted Joe Flacco 18th overall in 2008, he became the first rookie quarterback to win two playoff games, guiding Baltimore to an 11-5 season and a wild-card victory. The 2026 preseason echoed that pattern when undrafted rookie QB Joe Fagnano and rookie receiver Ja'Kobi Lane sparked a 16-yard TD, reinforcing coaches’ shift toward deeper, versatile rosters.

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Ravens dominate Eagles

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 on August 15, 2026.
Rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane recorded three catches for 38 yards and a 16-yard touchdown with just over nine minutes left in the second quarter.
Undrafted quarterback Joe Fagnano completed 22 of 28 passes for 223 yards, delivering Lane’s touchdown.
In his debut, head coach Jesse Minter’s defense limited the Eagles to 159 yards and no third-down conversions.

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