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Ravens QB Tyler Huntley Leads Game-Winning Drive In First Start
Nov 21, 2021, 2:26 PM
Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens steps back to pass in the game against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at Soldier Field on November 21, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Utes and current NFL quarterback Tyler Huntley started for the first time and led the Baltimore Ravens on a game-winning drive in the final minute against the Chicago Bears.
The Bears hosted the Ravens at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 21.
Baltimore beat Chicago, 16-13.
Huntley led the Ravens on a game-winning touchdown drive during the final minute of the fourth quarter to earn a victory in his first career start.
DON'T COUNT US OUT! pic.twitter.com/BQ8KqgMwZb
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 21, 2021
Huntley started the game in place of Lamar Jackson, who was inactive for the contest due to illness.
@_SNOOP1 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) November 21, 2021
The former Utah quarterback played well throughout the game and rose to the occasion when his team needed it most.
Baltimore played well in the first half and took a 6-0 advantage into the locker room at halftime.
Chicago bounced back in the second half despite losing starting quarterback Justin Fields to an injury.
The Ravens’ offensive line struggled in the second half and Huntley was pressured throughout the final 30 minutes of action. During one second half drive, Huntley was sacked three times.
What a drive by the Ravens… 😬 pic.twitter.com/K8OY9pLZGi
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 21, 2021
With 1:41 left in the fourth quarter, the Bears scored a go-ahead touchdown.
Trailing 13-9, Huntley led the Ravens 72 yards down the field in 1:19.
FIRST START: Tyler Huntley leads the @Ravens on a game-winning TD drive in the final minute.
Final stats:
26/36 passing for 219 yards and one INT. Seven carries for 40 yards.
16-13 win#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BALvsCHI #RavensFlock #GoUtes @kslsportspic.twitter.com/ZJ64UoSG12
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 21, 2021
With 22 seconds remaining, Devonta Freeman ran the ball into the end zone to put Baltimore in front for good.
Huntley finished the game 26/36 passing for 219 yards and one interception. He ran the ball seven times for 40 yards. Huntley was sacked six times.
With the win, the Ravens improved to a 7-3 record this season.
Baltimore’s next game is against the vs. the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, November 28 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV.
