Detroit's Gibbs and Montgomery each ran for two TDs as the Lions toppled Baltimore 38-30 on Monday night, crashing through a Ravens front that was short-handed and overwhelmed Lamar Jackson seven times. Detroit outgained Baltimore 224 rushing yards to 85 and sustained long drives, including a 98-yard opening march.

A 21-yard Goff-to-St. Brown connection on a pivotal fourth-down kept a late Detroit drive alive, and Montgomery's 31-yard TD with 1:42 to play sealed the win after Gibbs had already helped set the tone with a fourth-down reversal that turned into a TD.

Baltimore's offense fought back with a late TD to Mark Andrews, but could not complete the comeback as two-point and onside attempts failed, leaving Detroit 2-1 and Baltimore 1-2 on the season.

Ravens injury updates loom as Nnamdi Madubuike misses a second straight practice with a neck issue, clouding his Monday night status versus Detroit. Baltimore could lean four DLs and even elevate Brent Urban if needed, tilting the trench battle Detroit guards Mahogany and Ratledge. Rasheen Ali returned to full practice, keeping Keaton Mitchell sidelined for another week. Marlon Humphrey practiced in full; Isaiah Likely is day-to-day as the offense has thrived without him. Lions’ Marcus Davenport sat again, Campbell was limited and Decker again practiced fully.

The Detroit Lions are poised for a significant shift in their offensive line ahead of the 2025 season. With renowned center Frank Ragnow retiring and guard Kevin Zeitler moving on in free agency, the team will be looking to fill two key positions. Among the candidates are 2024 sixth-rounder Christian Mahogany and 2025 second-round pick Tate Ratledge, both of whom are expected to step into starting roles. Ratledge’s versatility as a center and guard will be crucial as the Lions aim to maintain their competitive edge as championship contenders.

This transition comes at a critical juncture for the Lions, who are expected to be strong playoff contenders. With a solid roster built around quarterback Jared Goff and a slew of dynamic offensive weapons, the new line must quickly gel to protect Goff and create running lanes for standout players. As both Mahogany and Ratledge prepare for their likely starting roles, their development will be instrumental in the Lions' quest for a Super Bowl berth.