The Baltimore Ravens suffered a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, falling 27-25 despite a late rally led by quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson orchestrated a fourth-quarter scoring drive to bring the Ravens within two points, but a failed two-point conversion attempt by tight end Mark Andrews sealed their fate. The Bills advanced to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
This defeat dropped Jackson’s playoff record to 3-5, but his teammates remain confident in his ability to eventually win a Super Bowl. Fullback Patrick Ricard expressed his belief, saying, “It’s inevitable… He’s going to win a Super Bowl, and I want to be a part of it. It just sucks that it hasn’t happened yet.” Despite the lack of a championship or even a Super Bowl appearance, Jackson’s two league MVP awards highlight his exceptional talent. He is the only two-time MVP in NFL history without a championship.
Jackson’s postseason struggles, however, are notable. In eight playoff games, he has thrown 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions, rushed for three scores, and lost four fumbles. Against the Bills, he threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 39 yards but committed two costly turnovers. One of these—a fumble recovered and returned by Von Miller—set up a key touchdown for Buffalo. Despite Jackson’s solid overall performance, the turnovers proved critical in the close contest.
Andrews’ late drop on the two-point conversion was another significant moment, though his teammates and coaches defended him. Questions remain about Jackson’s ability to lead the Ravens to postseason success, but his record-setting regular season—becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for 4,000 yards and rush for 800 yards in a single year—demonstrates his immense potential.
For now, Jackson and the Ravens are left to regroup, with faith from his teammates and the organization still intact as they look to the future.
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