By love-89.com Lamar Demeatrice Jackson Jr., the 27-year-old quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, who stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, led his team to a thrilling 41-38 overtime victory against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 6. The game took place in front of 66,341 enthusiastic fans in Ohio, marking the Ravens’ third win of the season in the AFC North division and their second consecutive game with over 35 points scored.
After this win, the Ravens have positioned themselves as the second hottest team in the American League, trailing only the Kansas City Chiefs but standing shoulder to shoulder with the Buffalo Bills from upstate New York.
On the other hand, the Bengals, also in the AFC North, continue to struggle with a record of 1-4, placing them at the bottom of the division.
During the game, Jackson didn’t throw any interceptions but did suffer one sack that resulted in a loss of three yards. He completed 26 out of 42 pass attempts, totaling 347 passing yards with a longest completion of 55 yards and delivering four touchdown passes. In addition to that, he collaborated with four teammates on 22 rushing attempts, accumulating 120 rushing yards and scoring one touchdown, while he himself rushed 12 times for a total of 55 yards.
The Ravens controlled the ball for 33 minutes and 45 seconds, scoring at least three points in every quarter, despite trailing 14-17 at halftime.
Derrick Lamar Henry Jr., the Ravens’ running back and a 30-year-old University of Alabama alumnus, made history with this game. He became the 27th player in NFL history to achieve at least 100 career receiving touchdowns and the 32nd player to rush for over 10,000 yards throughout his career.
The rivalry between the Bengals and the Ravens dates back to November 3, 1996. Over the years, they have faced off 58 times during the regular season and playoffs, with the Ravens boasting a record of 31 wins to 27 losses. The last encounter took place on November 16, 2023, when the Ravens emerged victorious with a score of 34-20.