Ravens vs. Chargers score, live updates: Harbaugh brothers meet for third time as NFL head coaches on Monday Night Football

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After suffering a tough loss in Pittsburgh last week, the Baltimore Ravens head west to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. The two clubs are firmly entrenched in the AFC playoff picture, but a win on Monday would go a long way in helping them stay there with a head-to-head tiebreaker in hand. The electric Ravens offense was slowed somewhat last week in an 18-16 loss to the Steelers, with Derrick Henry held to just 65 yards and Lamar Jackson having his worst day of the season. They may be able to get back on track against a Chargers defense that allowed 452 yards to the Bengals last week — much of it as part of a second-half comeback that fell just short.

Los Angeles is looking to build on the close win in which they blew a 21-point lead only to score a late touchdown and survive. Justin Herbert threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns last week, while rookie receiver Ladd McConkey had his second 100-yard game in the NFL and could be counted on to be a top target again this week. Star pass rusher Khalil Mack, who missed last week’s game with a groin injury, was listed as questionable heading into Week 12.

With Jim Harbaugh back on an NFL sideline this year, he will also face his brother John on the opposite sideline for the first time since the Ravens beat the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.

  • Time: 8:15 PM ET

  • Location: SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, California.

  • TV channel: ESPN, ESPN2 (ManningCast)

  • Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo

Live13 updates

  • Derrick Henry sets up Lamar Jackson for TD

    Derrick Henry ran through Chargers defenders for 33 yards on two runs on Baltimore’s first two plays of the second quarter. In the red zone, Lamar Jackson ran it himself on a 10-yard keeper for a touchdown to get the Ravens on the board. Baltimore’s 1-2 punch ran to perfection, and the Ravens cut the Chargers’ lead to 10-7 midway through the second quarter.

  • Chargers extend the lead to 10-0

    The Chargers went for it on fourth-and-1 at the Baltimore 30 and converted, but didn’t gain another first down. A nine-play, 40-yard drive ends with a 42-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker. The Chargers extend their lead to 10-0 early in the second quarter.

  • The Ravens strike again

    The Ravens failed to get a first down on their second possession and have yet to reach midfield. They strike after a 3-and-out.

  • Chargers strike after driving stops

    The Chargers did not score on their second drive. They converted a third-and-13 deep in their own territory, but punted after failing to convert on third-and-5 before reaching midfield. The Chargers lead 7-0 late in the first quarter.

  • Penalties stop the Ravens’ opening drive

    The Ravens drove on their opening possession before a penalty stopped it. A leg whip called on running back Patrick Ricard negated a 17-yard gain to the Chargers’ 43-yard line. Instead of first-and-10 in Chargers territory, the Ravens faced first-and-25 in their own and didn’t win another first down before scoring.

    The punishment was borderline at best:

  • Chargers strike first with precision slot drive

    Jim Harbaugh couldn’t have asked for a better start. The Chargers mounted a nine-play, 70-yard drive on their first possession that ended with a Justin Herbert touchdown run on a scramble on second-and-goal. Seven runs, two passes and no third downs, and the Chargers have an early 7-0 lead.

  • Game on: Chargers have the ball first

    The Chargers received the opening kickoff and will start the game on offense after a touchback. “Monday Night Football” is on.

  • John Harbaugh on coaching against Jim

    Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to ESPN about coaching against his brother.

    “He’s a great coach, he’s a great man, a great leader. And he’s got a great football team. So that makes it complicated.”

  • Jim Harbaugh: ‘I wasn’t going to let (John) win a football game

    Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh talked about coaching against his brother John in a sideline interview with ESPN just before kickoff:

    “I love my brother,” Harbaugh said. “I would give my life for my brother. But I wouldn’t let him win a football game. And he didn’t want it that way.”

  • The Harbaugh brothers meet pregame

    It’s all hugs between John and Jim Harbaugh in their pregame meeting during warmups.

  • Inactive chargers are in

    Chargers that are inactive are in without any surprises.

  • Ravens inactive: Roquan Smith is out vs. Chargers

    The Ravens inactives are in, and Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith is sidelined with a hamstring injury. The Ravens will take on a rejuvenated Chargers offense without their leading tackler.