Ravens secure Minter’s first win in preseason victory over Eagles

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in a preseason match at M&T Bank Stadium on 15 August 2026, securing head coach Jesse Minter’s first victory in the role. The result followed a structured offensive performance that accumulated 440 yards and 31 first downs, while the defence restricted the Eagles to 4.0 yards per play.

Rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano completed 22 of 28 passes for 224 yards and one touchdown in his NFL debut. Minter credited the former UConn starter for his composure, downplaying a single interception by attributing it to a strong defensive play by Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo. Fagnano later acknowledged in the locker room that the aggressive cross-body pass in the red zone was a mistake he should have avoided.

The Ravens’ offensive unit was led by offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who oversaw long drives that dominated time of possession and play counts. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, starting with Lamar Jackson resting, completed six of seven passes, with five receptions coming from rookie pass-catchers.

Rookie receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt both made significant impacts in their debuts. Lane, a third-round pick, scored a 16-yard touchdown from Fagnano and added an 18-yard reception earlier in the game. Sarratt led the team with six catches for 66 yards, though he was penalised for a fumble while attempting to gain extra yardage after a reception.

Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver’s unit maintained pressure throughout, holding the Eagles to 0-for-9 on third down. The Eagles’ only points came late in the game with 2:24 remaining. Special teams saw mixed results, with second-year kicker Tyler Loop missing an early 49-yard field goal and rookie punter Ryan Eckley recording a 31-yard punt on his first professional attempt, though both players recovered later in the match.