By Ryan Young | December 22, 2025
BALTIMORE —
The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens collide on Sunday Night Football in Week 16 with postseason positioning hanging in the balance, as injuries, momentum swings, and late drama define a tense AFC showdown at M&T Bank Stadium.
🔴 Live Score Update (4th Quarter)
Ravens 24, Patriots 21
9:01 remaining | New England ball
Drake Maye has just pulled the Patriots back within three, delivering a perfectly placed touchdown pass to Kyle Williams in the corner of the end zone. New England converted the two-point attempt, keeping the division race very much alive.
🟣 Ravens Answer With Power Football
Baltimore seized control earlier in the fourth quarter when Derrick Henry punched in a 2-yard touchdown following a failed Patriots fake punt. The miscue handed the Ravens prime field position, and they capitalized immediately.
Henry’s physical running has been the tone-setter with Lamar Jackson sidelined, keeping Baltimore ahead despite quarterback uncertainty.
🟡 Lamar Jackson Injury Shifts the Game
The Ravens confirmed that Lamar Jackson is out for the remainder of the game with a back injury. Tyler Huntley has taken over under center and guided Baltimore through multiple scoring drives, including a crucial field goal just before halftime.
Jackson exited late in the second quarter after taking a hit on a designed run and was visibly uncomfortable walking to the locker room.
🟢 Back-and-Forth Third Quarter
The third quarter delivered momentum swings:
- Zay Flowers scored on an 18-yard reverse to reclaim the lead for Baltimore
- New England responded with a 41-yard field goal after Maye narrowly missed Rhamondre Stevenson in the end zone
- A missed 56-yard field goal by Baltimore kept the Patriots within reach
At the end of three quarters, the Ravens held a narrow 17–13 advantage.
🟠 Halftime Recap
Halftime: Patriots 10, Ravens 10
Despite multiple turnovers and Jackson’s injury, both teams entered the break deadlocked. New England benefited from early efficiency, while Baltimore leaned on short fields and defensive pressure.
The Patriots received the second-half kickoff, but Baltimore’s defense forced an immediate three-and-out.
🔵 First-Half Highlights
- Drake Maye forced a fumble inside Ravens territory, but Baltimore later returned the favor with a strip-sack
- DeAndre Hopkins hauled in a spectacular contested catch that survived replay review
- TreVeyon Henderson was ruled out after suffering a head injury
- Baltimore settled for field goals after stalling in the red zone twice
⚔️ What’s at Stake
- New England can clinch a playoff berth with a win or tie
- Baltimore must win to stay alive in the AFC North and wild-card hunt
- A Patriots loss tightens the AFC East race with Buffalo looming
With both teams battered and the margin razor-thin, the final minutes could reshape the AFC playoff picture.