'MNF' takeaways: Lions notch statement road win over Ravens

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was also excellent (when he wasn't getting sacked), finishing 21-of-27 for 288 yards and three touchdowns. Perhaps we're still reeling from the bleak Chiefs-Giants "Sunday Night Football" game, but it was a treat seeing two excellent teams compete in primetime. We certainly aren't opposed to a rematch in February.

Game MVP: Detroit Lions offensive line

It's only right to give the entire Lions unit up front love after its brilliant performance. Left tackle Taylor Decker, left guard Christian Mahogany, center Graham Glasgow, right guard Tate Ratledge and right tackle Penei Sewell combined to control the line of scrimmage, preventing the Ravens from sacking Goff.

Most impressive was how it fared in run-blocking situations. The Lions gained 225 yards on 37 carries (6.1 yards per attempt), led by David Montgomery, who had 12 carries for 151 yards, including a 72-yarder late in the third quarter.

Detroit finished with four rushing touchdowns, tied for the most allowed by Baltimore at home in franchise history. (h/t Stathead)

It showed its power on two goal-line scores, driving defenders out of the way to cap two long, 10-plus play drives.

It's hard to win consistently in the NFL without a good offensive line, but that's not a concern for Detroit. Based on what it put on tape against the Ravens, it's among the Lions' biggest strengths.

Play of the game: Lions 4th-and-1 touchdown to start the fourth quarter

Ben Johnson who? Concerns grew this offseason over what the Lions offense would look like without Johnson's play design creativity, but first-year offensive coordinator John Morton put those concerns to rest with a call that would make his predecessor blush at the start of the fourth quarter.

Facing a 4th-and-1 inside the Ravens' 5-yard line, Goff handed the ball to St. Brown, who quickly tossed it to Jahmyr Gibbs, leading to a Lions touchdown.

It was perfectly executed, showing what a well-coached football team looks like. And the Lions didn't even need Johnson calling the shots.