Tucker’s field goal lifts Ravens over Chargers 29-26
BALTIMORE >> Justin Tucker kicked a 39-yard field goal on the final play of the game, and the Baltimore Ravens overcame three touchdown passes by Philip Rivers to squeeze out a 29-26 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
Joe Flacco threw for 319 yards to help Baltimore (2-6) snap a three-game skid and hand the Chargers (2-6) their fourth straight defeat.
Tucker’s fifth field goal of the game came three plays after a third-down pass interference call against Steve Williams moved the ball 21 yards to the San Diego 22.
Rivers went 28 for 37 for 301 yards, his franchise-record fifth consecutive 300-yard game. Two of his touchdown passes went to Malcom Floyd, including a 70-yarder.
The Ravens lost leading receiver Steve Smith in the third quarter with what appeared to be a serious injury to his right foot.