2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens clinch AFC North with win vs. Browns as Lamar Jackson makes history: Key takeaways

By Jeff Zrebiec, Zac Jackson and Cale Clinton The Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North title and the conference’s No. HISTORY FOR LAMAR 🚨 Lamar Jackson becomes the first player in NFL history to surpass 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a single season 🔥https://t.co/DQhi3qz3sk pic.twitter.com/vgC4yVJnda — The Athletic January 4, 2025 Jackson wasn’t the only one making history. Baltimore also finished with 5.77 yards per rushing attempt, second-most all-time behind the 1948 San Francisco 49ers and barely eclipsing Jim Brown’s 1963 Cleveland Browns. GO DEEPER Ravens' leading receiver Zay Flowers ruled out with knee injury vs. Browns Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy also made some history Saturday. Zappe’s predictable interception early was returned for a touchdown by Ravens rookie Nate Wiggins, and though the Browns then subbed Zappe for one series with Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Zappe came back and was just OK. He’s not a serious option to be their starter next season, and the Browns will soon ramp up their search for No.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley named NFL MVP finalists: Full lists for each award

New York Times

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen headline the lists of finalists for the Most Valuable Player Award, the NFL and the Associated Press announced Thursday. They are joined by Detroit quarterback Jared Goff, who helped the Lions to a 15-2 record, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 2,005 yards, and Bengals quarterback Joe …

2 months ago

Lamar Jackson blasts Ravens' turnovers against Bills in foul-mouthed press conference

Daily Mail

Lamar Jackson reacted angrily to the Ravens' turnovers in their loss to the Bills on Sunday night as he conducted a foul-mouthed press conference after the game. Jackson threw an interception and lost a fumble in the divisional round defeat, while Mark Andrews also committed a costly fumble in the fourth quarter. Lamar Jackson angrily criticized his own turnovers after …

2 months ago

Appreciate Lamar Jackson’s brilliance, even if football cruelty dealt Ravens a loss

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens’ season was in Lamar Jackson’s hands, and it felt so right. Andrews, one of the NFL’s best tight ends and long Jackson’s most reliable target, dropped a short pass while falling toward the right end zone pylon, depriving Baltimore of a score-tying two-point conversion. After opening the game by driving Baltimore 73 yards for a score, culminating …

Josh Allen and Bills defeat Ravens, will play Chiefs in AFC championship game

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2 months ago

Josh Allen and Bills defeat Ravens, will play Chiefs in AFC championship game

LA Times

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambles with the ball during a 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC divisional playoffs on Sunday. Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three turnovers and the Bills advanced to the AFC championship game with a 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens in a divisional playoff game on Sunday night. …

2 months ago

Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? Quiz yourself on the MVP front-runners before their playoff showdown

New York Times

How spoiled are we these NFL playoffs, to get Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in a showdown Sunday against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills? Jackson and Allen have been circling around each other all season; in the MVP race, in the playoff hunt, in wider debates about rivalry, quarterbacking flair and big-game mettle. To appreciate Allen and Jackson …

2 months ago

Stage is set for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson to face Bills’ Josh Allen in divisional playoff at Buffalo

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Baltimore coach John Harbaugh has enjoyed the fortune of competing on the NFL’s biggest stages to appreciate the setting and magnitude of what’s on the line for the Ravens and Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. “It’s a privilege to be a part of a game like this.” The quarterback matchup alone is worthy of the weeklong …

2 months, 1 week ago

NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Todd Monken, Ravens outwit Steelers’ D

New York Times

You’ve heard it a million times from commentators, but playoff football is different. The Baltimore Ravens rode option football en route to a blowout, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik moved away from his typical play-calling pattern, and Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn stayed true to himself. T.J. Watt’s responsibility is to crash the running back to force Jackson to …

2 months, 1 week ago

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off for a berth in the AFC championship game

Associated Press

Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen won’t decide the NFL MVP next week. Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will visit Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round while Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host C.J. Jackson edged Allen for The Associated Press All-Pro Team, receiving 30 of 50 first-place votes from …

2 months, 1 week ago

Jackson and Henry lead the way as the Ravens run over the rival Steelers 28-14 in the AFC playoffs

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson handed off to Derrick Henry, then slid out to the left as if he still had the ball. Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night to advance to the second round of the …

2 months, 1 week ago

Ravens bully the Steelers in the first half and don’t look back in 28-14 wild-card victory

CNN

Baltimore, Maryland CNN — The Baltimore Ravens are going to go as far as Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson can carry them. It makes my job a lot easier.” Jackson and Henry simply ran through, around and over the Steelers’ defense on a massive drive to start the game, going 95 yards to open the scoring. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar …

2 months, 1 week ago

In manhandling Steelers, Ravens show their playoff potential: ‘This is the appetizer’

New York Times

BALTIMORE — The quarterback, who acknowledged earlier in the week that he’s been too amped up in previous playoff games, jogged onto the field for the first time in the shadow of his end zone. Thirteen plays, including five consecutive Jackson runs, and 95 yards later, the two-time MVP was sprinting toward the Steelers’ end zone Saturday to celebrate Rashod …

2 months, 1 week ago

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lead Ravens to playoff win over Steelers

LA Times

Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Derrick Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs. Baltimore had a 19-2 advantage in first downs in the first half, when the Ravens produced touchdown drives …

2 months, 1 week ago

Derrick Henry, Ravens run over Steelers — and into AFC divisional round: Key takeaways

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens advanced to the AFC divisional round for the second straight season after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night. John Harbaugh’s club rushed for 164 yards before the break and finished the night with 299 yards on the ground, with 81 rushing yards from Jackson and 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns from Henry, who …

2 months, 1 week ago

AFC North Whiparound: Division’s biggest storyline, pending changes, Ravens-Steelers

New York Times

Each week during the regular season and occasionally during the offseason, our AFC North writers gather for a roundtable discussion on trending topics, the best players and the biggest factors in determining which teams can survive this division. Paul Dehner Jr. : Maybe I’m too close to it, but the fact Burrow put together an MVP-level season, Chase won the …

2 months, 1 week ago

Lamar Jackson has yet to be his best in the playoffs. The Ravens need that to change

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs Ravens and Chargers vs Texans in the NFL Wild Card playoff games. — The Baltimore Ravens’ players and coaches knew Lamar Jackson’s playoff history was going to be a storyline this week, and they seemed determined to not give it more life. The Steelers defense, however, is much healthier than it was …

2 months, 1 week ago

At the end of another stellar season, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson will still face doubters in the playoffs

Associated Press

— As far as Lamar Jackson is concerned, most of his postseason disappointments are well in the past. There’s one obvious exception — last year’s AFC championship game, when the top-seeded Ravens were at home against Kansas City but still couldn’t overcome the Chiefs. At this time of year, Jackson still has his share of doubters — and acknowledges himself …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flowers’ injury a concern for the Ravens after their AFC North-clinching victory over Cleveland

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Baltimore’s division-clinching victory over Cleveland was about as routine as expected. It’s just one game worse than the record that gave the Ravens the league’s best mark in 2023, but this time there will be no first-round bye. “That 1-0 T-shirt that we all wear around is real, and so, four wins later, we’re the AFC North champions.” …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — The road to a division title was bumpy for the Baltimore Ravens, who started 0-2, faced a schedule packed with playoff teams and had to rally from a two-game deficit with four to play. I’m cool, don’t get me wrong, but my mind’s on something else.” Jackson threw two touchdown passes, and the Ravens won the AFC North …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens QB Jackson, the first member of the 4,000-900 club, looks toward playoff run

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson capped a sensational regular season with a rather ordinary performance. Jackson is the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for 4,000 yards and rush for 900 in a single season. Jackson’s 12-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews in the second quarter made him the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 4,000 yards passing …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens have special opportunity to check off an annual goal before Super Bowl chase

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens’ team goals don’t traditionally change much heading into a season. The 11-5 Ravens couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity today, particularly after starting the season 0-2 and sitting two games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers as late as Week 14 this season. Last week in Houston, Henry had the ball on eight of the Ravens’ first 11 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens’ leading receiver Zay Flowers ruled out with knee injury vs. Browns

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens had to finish their Saturday win over the Cleveland Browns without top receiver Zay Flowers, who was ruled out with a knee injury. With 1,047 receiving yards through 16 games, he is the first Ravens wide receiver to post a 1,000-yard season since Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in 2021. Fl0wers was voted to his first career Pro Bowl …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Browns season filled with disappointment finally comes to an end

New York Times

BALTIMORE — There was no chance the Cleveland Browns were going to win Saturday, and the final game of a miserable season went almost according to script. GO DEEPER Ravens beat Browns 35-10 to clinch AFC North, Jackson makes history: Takeaways Remember when Browns general manager Andrew Berry referred to the team’s clandestine pursuit of quarterback Deshaun Watson as a …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC North Whiparound: Divisional doubleheader sets the tone for Week 18

New York Times

By Jeff Zrebiec, Mike DeFabo, Paul Dehner Jr. and Zac Jackson Each week during the regular season and occasionally during the offseason, our AFC North writers gather for a roundtable discussion on trending topics, the best players and the biggest factors in determining which teams can survive this division. For me, a team’s record has to be at least a …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens now in the AFC North driver’s seat after 3 convincing wins in 11-day stretch

Associated Press

Now Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens can rest a bit. A win next week would give the Ravens the AFC North title — and a third MVP award for Jackson seems to be very much in play. A win next week would be Baltimore’s 12th of the season — only one behind the number that gave the Ravens the …

Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens’ 31-2 romp over Texans

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens’ 31-2 romp over Texans

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in the Baltimore Ravens’ victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday. “That’s just dope.” The Ravens have already wrapped up their third straight playoff berth and need a victory over Cleveland next week to win the division over Pittsburgh. It looks easy, but it’s not.” Jackson threw 9- …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson sets QB rushing record in 31-2 rout of Texans: Key takeaways

New York Times

The Baltimore Ravens moved atop the AFC North in dominant fashion, beating the Houston Texans 31-2 in a game that saw Baltimore pull its starters at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Texans’ opening second-half possession ended in just three plays off a Kyle Hamilton interception, which Baltimore answered with a Lamar Jackson 48-yard touchdown run to put the …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens visit Texans on Christmas Day, needing win to keep AFC North title hopes alive

Associated Press

Baltimore at Houston Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., EST, Netflix. He’s had 100 yards rushing in two of his past four games this season, capped by 162 last week. Flowers led the Ravens with five receptions for 100 yards last week for his fifth 100-yard game this season. … WR Rashod Bateman had a touchdown reception last week and has had one …

3 months ago

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore’s biggest game of the season so far. Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers on Saturday. I felt like the performance we put on wasn’t perfect, …

3 months ago

Lamar Jackson, Ravens down Steelers to reach playoffs, tie atop AFC North: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Jeff Zrebiec, Mike DeFabo and Tobias Bass The Baltimore Ravens have made the race for the AFC North crown a bit more interesting after a 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Ravens’ dynamic backfield was on full display starting with Lamar Jackson as he continued his MVP campaign, completing 15 of 23 passes for 207 …

3 months ago

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title

Associated Press

Pittsburgh at Baltimore Saturday, 4:30 p.m., EST, FOX. The 25-year-old Queen was excellent in the teams’ first meeting last month, finishing with 10 tackles and forcing a fumble as part of a defense that held the Ravens to a season-low 329 yards. Series notes The Steelers have dominated one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries of late, winning eight of …

3 months ago

Lamar Jackson has had problems against the Steelers. Now he’ll finally have a big home crowd to help

Associated Press

— Lamar Jackson’s struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented. This weekend’s showdown between the Steelers and Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens is only the second time the star quarterback has faced Pittsburgh at home. “Just being in front of our crowd, Flock Nation, just being in the building, knowing it’s a rival game, knowing what’s at stake for us,” Jackson said. …

3 months, 1 week ago

Ravens’ path to playoffs a lot clearer as they return from bye week

New York Times

The frustration lies with the fact that the Baltimore Ravens could easily be leading the AFC North coming out of their bye week and competing with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers for the top seed in the conference. Remaining schedule Week 15, at New York Giants : The Ravens have already lost to the Las Vegas …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens have a chance to reset before a December stretch run they handled so impressively in 2023

Associated Press

— December was when the Baltimore Ravens really hit their stride a season ago. That’s the first thing — worry about what we need to clean up on this side,” Jackson said after last weekend’s 24-19 loss to the Eagles. “The message kind of became a little bit clear: ‘If you want to play ball, then we’ll get you out …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Tucker’s erratic season isn’t getting any better, and it’s hurting Baltimore’s outlook

Associated Press

— The biggest question facing the Baltimore Ravens right now has little to do with Lamar Jackson or even a defense that started the season poorly. Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia might have been the nadir — he missed two field goals and an extra point in a game the Ravens ultimately lost 24-19. “And he’s the guy to get it …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson is 23-1 against the NFC. The Philadelphia Eagles present a formidable test

Associated Press

— Lamar Jackson has almost never lost against the NFC. “I think some people think that they might be the best team in the league, and that’s the way they’re playing.” Philadelphia has faced some weaker opponents during this streak, but the Eagles also took care of Joe Burrow and Cincinnati in a 37-17 rout. They’ve got great linebackers, who …

Lamar Jackson takes on Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense when the Ravens host the Eagles

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson takes on Philadelphia’s top-ranked defense when the Ravens host the Eagles

Associated Press

Philadelphia at Baltimore Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 3. The past two meetings came down to 2-point conversion attempts by Philadelphia near the end of the game, and both times the Eagles failed.. John Harbaugh spent a decade on the Eagles’ staff before becoming Baltimore’s head coach in 2008. Stats and stuff The Eagles have …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore Ravens hold off Los Angeles Chargers 30-23

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry made sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh could maintain bragging rights over his younger brother. Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and Henry rushed for 140 yards as Baltimore beat Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on Monday night. Henry was held to 13 yards on three carries on …

4 months ago

Ravens’ Jackson, Chargers’ Herbert will take center stage once Harbaugh Bowl kicks off Monday night

Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Most of the attention surrounding Monday night’s showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh. I thought that was dope, but I don’t think about it right now.” Jackson directs a Ravens offense that’s averaging a league-leading 430.1 yards per …

4 months ago

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late

CNN

CNN — Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. And they did so admirably, holding Baltimore’s offense to two touchdowns – one coming late in the fourth quarter – and a season-low 329 total yards, as well as forcing three turnovers. Jackson looked out of …

4 months ago

Steelers announce themselves as contenders with vintage defensive performance vs. Ravens

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Patrick Queen is no stranger to the Pittsburgh Steelers–Baltimore Ravens rivalry. But when the Ravens decided not to offer him a contract in free agency and the Steelers swooped in by making him the highest-paid outside free agent in team history, he prepared himself to play the “villain.” GO DEEPER Patrick Queen embracing 'villain' role in Steelers-Ravens rivalry: …

4 months, 1 week ago

Lamar Jackson and the high-powered Ravens visit Russell Wilson and the rejuvenated Steelers

Associated Press

Baltimore at Pittsburgh Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 3. The Ravens have scored 33 touchdowns in 43 red zone opportunities for a league-leading rate of 76.7 percent.. Derrick Henry needs two rushing touchdowns to tie Baltimore’s single-season record of 14, held by Jamal Lewis.. Jackson is the second quarterback since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to …

4 months, 1 week ago

The 4th quarter was finally Baltimore’s time in a 35-34 victory over Cincinnati

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens shook off their fourth-quarter woes in a big way. Over half of Baltimore’s total yards — and 21 of its 35 points — came in the final period Thursday night as the Ravens rallied to beat Cincinnati 35-34. Chase has given the Ravens fits his whole career, and the absence of injured …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jackson leads rally, and Ravens stop 2-point attempt to hold off Bengals 35-34

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Facing his largest deficit in three years, Lamar Jackson led Baltimore back with another dazzling display. Jackson threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, and the Ravens stopped Cincinnati on a 2-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to hold off the Bengals 35-34 on Thursday night. Cincinnati actually had the ball while up 14 in the third, but a fumble …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Never in a million years’: How the Bengals wasted latest Burrow-Chase masterpiece

New York Times

BALTIMORE — Ja’Marr Chase ran himself open across every blade of grass at M&T Bank Stadium. “It’s crazy,” he said after a 35-34 loss to the Ravens Thursday, then paused to consider what this season is becoming at an almost impossible 4-6. “I would never in a million years expect to play this well and play this well and we …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson’s heroics lift Ravens over Bengals, but the defense has to start doing its part

New York Times

BALTIMORE — He led the Baltimore Ravens to touchdowns on four consecutive drives, punctuating the final one to Rashod Bateman in the back of the end zone by holding his release in the air, a move that would have made Stephen Curry proud. GO DEEPER Jackson outduels Burrow as Ravens top Bengals in 35-34 thriller: Takeaways During one point of …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jackson and Burrow square off again in a prime-time rematch of their overtime thriller last month

Associated Press

— Baltimore vs. Cincinnati last month was a dream matchup for those who enjoy great quarterback play — Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow spent much of the game leading their teams up and down the field with remarkable ease. “We won the game, but we did not play well, especially the secondary alone.. Big plays — too many big plays …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens' Dynamic Duo Soars, But Defense Needs Improvement

Associated Press

The Lamar Jackson-Derrick Henry tandem has taken Baltimore's offense to new heights, leading the Ravens to a 41-10 win over Denver. Jackson leads the league with a rating of 120.7, while Henry leads in yards rushing, having already surpassed 1,000 in his first season in Baltimore. The Ravens have averaged at least 6 yards per play in all nine games …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lamar Jackson’s perfection vs. Broncos makes it easy to imagine possibilities for Ravens

New York Times

BALTIMORE — As Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson moved around the pocket on a third-and-goal late in the second quarter, his eyes fixated downfield, there was a clear lane in front of him to try and run for the touchdown. Our offense came to play as a group.” In the first half, the Ravens had only 24 yards rushing against …

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