Amon-Ra St. Brown’s slow start has fans wondering if the Baltimore Ravens have finally found a way to contain him

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown kicked off the 2025 season as a crucial player in the team's offense, but his showing in the first half of the Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on September 22, 2025, caught the eye of both fans and analysts. The game took place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, where both teams came in with a 1-1 record for Week 3. With the score tied at 14-14 by halftime, St. Brown's lack of production sparked conversations about whether the Ravens' defense had effectively focused on him.In the first half of the game against the Ravens, quarterback Jared Goff threw to St. Brown four times, completing all four for a total of 22 yards, with the longest catch being 12 yards. St. Brown didn't find the end zone during this time. A standout moment was when St. Brown made a crucial fourth-down catch on the Lions' opening drive, showcasing his excellent route-running that kept the drive alive and led to Gibbs' touchdown.Entering the game, St. Brown had tallied 13 receptions for 160 yards and three touchdowns through the Lions' first two games of the 2025 season, with an average of 12.3 yards per catch. In Week 1, he managed four receptions on six targets for 45 yards during a 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.In Week 2, he made a big impact in a 52-21 win against the Bears, scoring two short touchdowns in the fourth quarter and hitting over 100 receiving yards before halftime, according to PFSN analyst Kyle Soppe.St. Brown's low performance in the first half can be attributed to possible defensive changes made by the Ravens. Before the game, there was a lot of talk about whether Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey would be able to contain St. Brown. According to a post by @adm_locks on X, the Ravens' defense is currently 21st in terms of receiving yards given up to wide receivers.Throughout the game, the Ravens' secondary displayed some weaknesses but also had intense moments against St. Brown. A user on X pointed out that Ravens defenders let St. Brown and his teammate Jameson Williams get free releases without any bumping.There were no official reports of injury concerns, and St. Brown was marked as active for the game. Still, some people wondered if there might be ongoing issues. Earlier in the year, St. Brown underwent knee surgery after the previous season to "clean some stuff up," as he told reporters in June 2025.The game script might have influenced things, as the Lions focused on the run game more than expected. One user on X pointed out that the Ravens hardly had the ball, making the game more about running plays. The Lions' 98-yard scoring drive ended with a 1-yard touchdown run by running back David Montgomery.Also Read: Detroit Lions send film to NFL after Aidan Hutchinson repeatedly targeted with low blocks by Green Bay Packers and Chicago BearsEven with a slow start, Amon-Ra St. Brown’s presence on the field continues to demand attention, keeping defenders honest and giving the Detroit Lions’ offense a constant threat to work around.