Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron (23) defends at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
It took a little over three hours to become official but it was realistically over after just 15 minutes.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave up 28 points in the first quarter and never recovered as they were hammered 48-17 by the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium Sunday afternoon.
Joe Flaccotossed 15 and 9-yard touchdowns toTorrey Smithwithin the first six minutes before connecting on a 17-yard score withKamar Aiken. Flacco then threw a 19-yard touchdown toMichael Campanarowith one second left in the quarter to effectively end the game.
It took just 51 seconds into the second quarter to make it 35-0 asSteve Smithhauled in a 56-yard score.Justin Tuckermade it 38-0 Baltimore (4-2) with a field goal midway through the quarter.
Flacco threw for a career high five touchdowns while completing 21-of-29 passes for 306 yards. Despite the Bucs (1-5) defensive line getting a good pass rush, the Bucs secondary woes continued as they were outmatched in every facet of the passing game.
The Bucs fought back a little in the third quarter asPatrick Murraykicked a 47-yard field goal beforeMike Glennonthrew a 17-yard score toMike Evans.
However,Bernard Piercescampered in from 4 yards out with seven seconds left in the quarter to push the lead to 45-10.
Louis Murphycaught a touchdown early in the fourth quarter before Tucker added another field goal to complete the scoring.
Glennon was under siege all game as the Bucs offensive line was shredded by the Ravens elite pass rush. Glennon was sacked five times, hit 15 times and had little to no time to go through his reads.
The second year pro wound up throwing for a career high 314 yards but it doesn’t show how absent the Bucs offense was in the first half when they had just 101 yards of offense.
He also threw an interception on the Bucs’ first drive as he was being hit that was intercepted byJimmy Smithand led to the Ravens’ second touchdown of the game.
Doug MartinandBobby Raineycombined for 87 yards on the ground while Murphy had a team high 72 receiving yards.
The Bucs front seven never got to Flacco for a sack but had five tackles for loss. While the Bucs’ secondary couldn’t stop the passing game, the front seven struggled to stop the running game asJustin Forsettran for 111 yards.
Lavonte Davidhad a game high 14 tackles and the returningMason Fosterhad eight.
The Buccaneers have next weekend off due to their bye week.
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