By love-89.com At just 27 years old and standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, showcased an impressive performance on the afternoon of the 6th. In front of 66,341 fans at a game in Ohio, Jackson led his team to a thrilling 41-38 overtime victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. This win marked the Ravens’ third victory in the NFL American Football Conference North Division, and they have consistently scored at least 35 points in their last two outings.
Following their triumph over the Bengals, the Ravens have emerged as one of the frontrunners in the AFC, second only to the Kansas City Chiefs but neck-and-neck with the Buffalo Bills.
On the other hand, the Bengals, also from the AFC North, are struggling with a record of 1 win and 4 losses, sitting at the bottom of the division.
During the game, Jackson did not throw any interceptions, although he did get sacked once for a 3-yard loss. He completed 26 of 42 pass attempts, with a longest completion of 55 yards, and racked up a total of 347 passing yards, which included four touchdown passes. On the ground, he collaborated with four teammates on 22 rushing attempts, gaining 120 yards and scoring once, while he himself rushed 12 times for a total of 55 yards.
The Ravens controlled the ball for an impressive 33 minutes and 45 seconds, scoring at least three points in each quarter, despite trailing 14-17 at halftime.
Derrick Henry Jr., a 30-year-old running back and Alabama alum, also made history with this game. He became the 27th player in NFL history to amass at least 100 total touchdowns in his career and joined the ranks as the 32nd player to achieve over 10,000 rushing yards.
The rivalry between the Bengals and the Ravens dates back to November 3, 1996, with both teams facing off a total of 58 times in regular season and playoff games. The Ravens hold a slight edge with a record of 31 wins to 27 losses. The most recent matchup occurred on November 16, 2023, where the Bengals suffered a 20-34 defeat.