Lamar Jackson Dazzles NFL Fans as Ravens Rally for Win vs. Joe Burrow, Chase, Bengals
Zach BacharContributor INovember 8, 2024
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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.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReportLAMAR HOW⁉️
WHAT A PLAY. 😱
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/gAWiBcxh4w
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.
NFL @NFLJackson to Bateman for the @Ravens lead!#CINvsBAL on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/2vuQSQOMKJ
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.
NFL @NFLThe Bengals go for two.. @Ravens get the stop! pic.twitter.com/EoIhYCfQVQ
Fans were impressed with Jackson’s heroics.
StatMuse @statmuseLamar 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
Brett Kollmann @BrettKollmannLamar has played 10 games this season and has a 130+ passer rating in five of them lol
Nico @elitetakes_Lamar has 14 TDs & 0 INTs in the last month
DJ Dunson @CerebralSportexLamar 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
Zack Wheeler FC @cywheelaWe are at the stage of Lamar Jackson’s career where he actually brings MORE as a passer than as a runner. His rise to superstardom has been so fun to watch
The Ravens Realm @RealmRavensLamar Jackson is now 10-1 vs. the Bengals pic.twitter.com/b0S4jBfpmt
Sarah Ellison @sgellisonLamar Jackson calling his “three-point shot” and manifesting #mv3 pic.twitter.com/DXbiwlJjFm
Nick Young @NickSwagyPYoungLamar curry Jackson lol that was cold
ben pfeifer @bjpf_lamar jackson at his best might be a top 2-3 football player i have ever watched
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.
