Live Updates: Ravens take on Saints in Monday Night Football

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13 on Monday night.

Lamar Jackson passed for a touchdown and frustrated New Orleans (3-6) with his mobility, rushing for 82 yards and exhibiting an array of jump cuts and spin moves while helping Baltimore (6-3) win its third straight and remain atop the AFC North, one game ahead of Cincinnati.

The Saints entered the game with a chance to pull into a three-way tie atop the anemic NFC South with Atlanta and Tampa Bay. Instead, they were outclassed by a Baltimore team missing several offensive starters, including tight end Mark Andrews and running back Gus Edwards.

The Ravens converted nine of 15 third downs and had 319 total yards. The Saints were 3 of 11 on third down and finished with 243 yards. Baltimore possessed the ball for 37:47.

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The Ravens were able to take a 27-13 victory over the Saints to improve their record to 6-3 at the bye week. 

Shortly after Houston's interception, Drake scores his second touchdown of the night putting the Ravens 27-6 with just over six minutes on the clock. 

OLB Justin Houston adds an interception early in the fourth quarter to his two-and-a-half sacks this game. 

Justin Tucker added a 41-yard field goal and the Ravens lead 20-6 in the 4th quarter. It's Tucker's 64th straight field goal in the fourth quarter or overtime, according to ESPN. 

Marlon Humphrey came up with his first sack of the season on the third down late in the third quarter. The Saints were forced to hit a field goal bringing the score 17-6. 

Baltimore leads the Saints in the third quarter after Justin Tucker hits a 32-yard field goal.  

At halftime, Baltimore leads the Saints 14-3 after the Saints hit a field goal in the final seconds of the half. 

Running back Kenyan Drake punched in a 1-yard rushing touchdown to lift the Ravens 14-0 with two minutes left in the first half. 

Lamar Jackson connected with tight end Isaiah Likely for a 24-yard touchdown, taking a 7-0 lead in the first down. 

That was the 100th passing touchdown of Lamar Jackson's career. He becomes the fifth QB since 1970 with 100+ passing touchdowns and 20+ rushing touchdowns in his first five NFL seasons. 

Newly signed wide receiver DeSean Jackson, activated from the practice squad Monday afternoon, made a 16-yard reception, his first catch with the Ravens.  

BALTIMORE -- Newly acquired All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith is already impressing with a  third down stop in his Ravens debut. 

Smith, the NFL's leading tackler at the moment back to back, stuffed Alvin Kamara to get the ball back.