Baltimore entered the game clinging to hope rather than confidence. Their offense looked stagnant, the defense shaky, and the cumulative weight of defeat was visible in the locker room. Meanwhile the Bears, on a four-game win streak, looked to build further momentum on the road. Early on, Chicago seemed to have the Ravens’ number—twice driving deep into Baltimore territory yet leaving only two field goals behind. By the end of the first quarter, the Bears enjoyed lopsided numbers in possession, yardage, and tempo. chicagobears.com+2PressBox+2

But the game’s narrative began to bend. While the Bears racked up front-page stats, the Ravens held strong when it mattered most—red zone stops, pivotal third-downs, and a defense that wouldn’t buckle. The decisive shift came on a fourth-quarter interception by cornerback Nate Wiggins, which set up a touchdown pass from Huntley to tight end Charlie Kolar and extended Baltimore’s lead beyond reach. PressBox+1

By then, the Ravens weren’t simply playing to break a skid—they were playing to reclaim identity.

Huntley Seizes the Moment

When the season began, Huntley’s name ranked quietly behind the more familiar face of Lamar Jackson, sidelined this week with a hamstring injury. Coach John Harbaugh had hinted the offense needed a spark—but few expected such a clear pivot. Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown, and added 53 rushing yards. Crucially: no turnovers. Reuters+1

The visual: Huntley jogging out of the huddle with clear eyes, the decisive roll-out and strike to Kolar, the leg-drive run that picked up a gutsy first down. Each play conveyed a message to teammates and fans alike—he was ready, and so was this team. As Harbaugh put it post-game, “Tyler was the answer for today’s game.” PressBox

In the stands, Ravens supporters whispered it among themselves: “Finally.” After weeks of near-misses and frustration, Huntley’s execution delivered more than points—it delivered hope.

An Offensive Rebound Anchored by a Legend

While Huntley directed the show, the offense found its physical identity through Derrick Henry. The now-veteran running back churned out two touchdowns, moved past Hall-of-Famer Walter Payton into fifth all-time in rushing touchdowns, and restored a facet of Baltimore’s power game that had seemed dormant. Reuters+1

But it wasn’t simply the stat line. On key drives, Henry’s north-south carries forced the Bears’ defense into rugged terrain. The offense balanced tempo and structure, mixing in veteran pass-catchers like DeAndre Hopkins and fresh breakout plays from young weapons like Zay Flowers. The result: the Ravens didn’t just win—they looked like a unit believing in itself. The second quarter, in particular, showcased this turnaround: Baltimore outgained Chicago 138-43 across plays in that period. PressBox

Defense, Momentum & the Undercurrent of Change

On the defensive side, the Ravens finally flipped one of their most troubling scripts: tackling in the red zone, creating turnovers, and pressuring the QB. Rookie edge rusher Mike Green logged his first career sack; Wiggins’ interception offered a clear momentum spike; and veteran linebacker Roquan Smith—against his former team—led with 12 tackles and thundered through runs when needed most. baltimoreravens.com+1

The significance: after weeks of defensive breakdowns, the Ravens held a 4-3 Bears offense—previously efficient—to just 16 points. It was their lowest total allowed this season. Their front-seven, for once, took the initiative rather than reacting. And after a bye week of self-scrutiny, they seemed refreshed. baltimoreravens.com

It wasn’t perfect. The Ravens still face questions about consistent pass rush and red-zone efficiency—but for one game, the pieces clicked.

A Crowd, a City, and an Exhalation

From the moment the clock ticked to zero, the exhale in Baltimore was audible. Fans rose, cameras flashed, and players embraced once strangers became teammates. In the locker room, Harbaugh allowed himself a measured smile—knowing that this win, though significant, didn’t erase the holes. “By no means does this mean that things are over,” he reminded. “But… this was a really important game for our team.” baltimoreravens.com

For the city that lives and breathes Ravens football, it was more than a scoreboard flip—it was a narrative reset. The franchise’s identity has long been carved from hard-nosed defense, power running, and opportunistic offense. After a start that lacked each piece, this win felt like a rediscovery of self.