The Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson, made a spectacular return, leading his team to a 28-6 rout of the Miami Dolphins on “Thursday Night Football” at Hard Rock Stadium.
This game marked Jackson’s first appearance since Week 4, following a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three contests. Although he started the night a bit rusty, the two-time MVP threw four touchdown passes, completing 18 of 23 attempts for 204 yards, while rushing five times for 14 yards.
“Yeah, a little bit,” Jackson admitted when asked if it felt like he hadn’t played in weeks. “I missed a pass to Bate like the first drive, so it was going through my mind the whole game. But it’s cool. We got the dub.”
Baltimore (3-5) started the game slowly, gaining just 109 yards in the first half. However, they took control after halftime. In the third quarter alone, the Ravens outgained Miami 166-39, outscored them 14-0, and dominated time of possession, holding the ball for over 11 minutes.
Jackson’s passing connected with tight ends Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar, as well as wide receiver Rashod Bateman. Rookie Isaiah Likely also made a significant impact with a 35-yard catch and run. Leading Baltimore’s receivers, Zay Flowers hauled in five catches for 64 yards.
Running back Derrick Henry provided balance to the offense by rushing for 119 yards on 19 carries.
Jackson continued his remarkable success against the Dolphins. In five starts versus Miami, he holds a 3-2 record with 1,405 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, one interception, and an outstanding 142.9 passer rating — the highest by any player (minimum 100 attempts) against a single opponent in NFL history.
The Ravens’ defense also stood out, with newcomers Alohi Gilman, Malaki Starks, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey each contributing takeaways. Gilman forced a fumble that set up Baltimore’s opening touchdown.
Miami (2-7) never posed a serious threat, going 0-for-3 in the red zone and committing three turnovers. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 25 of 40 passes for 261 yards and an interception, while Jaylen Waddle recorded six receptions for 82 yards. Running back De’Von Achane added 67 rushing yards and 39 receiving yards.
While Jackson’s return was impressive, the Ravens still face challenges in their quest to return to playoff contention. Baltimore must secure victories in upcoming matchups against the Vikings, Browns, and Bengals to reclaim control of the AFC North.
For now, Jackson’s return has helped Baltimore notch two straight wins after a tough 1-5 start to the season.
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