Arr! Ravens be sailin' into playoffs, led by Lamar Jackson's mighty arm and a defense that be thwartin' Jaguars!
2023-12-17
Arrr, the fearsome crew of Baltimore Ravens be rackin' up 13 doubloons in the final quarter, leadin' to a jolly 23-7 triumph over them Jacksonville Jaguars! We be clinchin' a spot in the playoffs, me hearties!
The Baltimore Ravens secured a playoff spot with a 23-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Led by Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' offense and defense played well against a tough Trevor Lawrence-led squad. Jackson's touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely gave Baltimore a 10-0 lead.In the second half, Baltimore punted on their first drive, allowing Jacksonville to score a 65-yard touchdown pass. However, that would be the only scoring the Jaguars could manage. Ravens' running back Gus Edwards ran for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Justin Tucker added two more field goals to seal the victory.
Jackson finished the game with 171 passing yards, a touchdown pass, and an interception. He also led the team with 97 rushing yards. Edwards contributed 53 rushing yards, while rookie Keaton Mitchell had 73 rushing yards before leaving the game with a knee injury. Likely led the team with five catches for 70 yards.
Lawrence struggled, fumbling twice and throwing for 264 yards and a touchdown pass. He was sacked once and led the team with 41 rushing yards despite an ankle injury. Justin Madubuike sacked Lawrence, bringing his season total to 12.
With the win, the Ravens maintained their position as the top team in the AFC with an 11-3 record. They hold a slim lead over the 10-4 Miami Dolphins. The Ravens are also two games ahead of the Cleveland Browns in their division.
Jacksonville's loss dropped them to 8-6, tying them with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans for the top of the AFC South. The Jaguars have one more divisional matchup remaining against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18.
Overall, the Ravens' victory secured their playoff spot and solidified their position as a strong team in the AFC.