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Lamar Jackson wrapped up an incredible performance in an AFC North showdown on Thursday Night Football.
Jackson finished with four total touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens erase a 14-point deficit in the second half and secure a hard-fought 35-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
He finished 25-of-33 for 291 yards and four scores without an interception. Jackson also made plays with his legs, adding 33 yards on seven rush attempts.
Baltimore trailed 14-7 at the half and gave up another touchdown to the Bengals near the start of the third quarter. However, the Ravens were able to secure a fumble before scoring a touchdown of their own that was set up by an incredible 10-yard run by Jackson in the red zone.
With the score tied 28-28 with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Jackson found Rashod Bateman for a go-ahead touchdown that was too much for Cincinnati to overcome.
While the Bengals found the end zone on the ensuring drive, a two-point conversion pass from Joe Burrow fell incomplete to seal Baltimore’s win.
Fans were impressed with Jackson’s heroics.
StatMuse @statmuse
Lamar Jackson tonight:
25/33
290 Yards
4-0 TD/INT
He’s thrown 14 touchdown passes in the past 17 days. pic.twitter.com/ZKgmJHtivJ
DJ Dunson @CerebralSportex
Lamar Jackson is popping out with jump passes in crunch time. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a QB shoot a mid-ranger jumper for the win. pic.twitter.com/I9cAYwPQFA
Despite the loss, Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase both thrived against Baltimore’s defense.
Burrow completed 60.7 percent of his passes for 428 yards and four touchdowns of his own without getting picked off. As for Chase, he hauled in 11 of his 17 targets for a season-high 264 yards and three scores.
However, the Bengals came up short and were swept by the Ravens in 2024. Baltimore improved to 7-3 with the win, while Cincinnati fell to 4-6.
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