In a nail-biting AFC Divisional clash at Highmark Stadium, the Baltimore Ravens and their star quarterback Lamar Jackson found themselves edged out by the Buffalo Bills in a 27-25 heartbreaker. Once again, Ravens fans are left pondering what could have been.
Post-game, Jackson didn’t hold back in expressing his frustrations, candidly discussing the pivotal role turnovers played in the loss. “Turnovers, man. That’s what cost us the game,” Jackson remarked, clearly exasperated. “It’s frustrating because we were moving the ball well, and then those mistakes come in. We need to hold on to the ball. Apologies for the language, but it’s just so frustrating to go out like this.”
On the field, Jackson turned in a solid performance, completing 18 of 25 passes for 254 yards, adding two touchdowns to his tally. However, his efforts were marred by a crucial second-quarter fumble. With the game tied at 7-7, Von Miller capitalized, returning the fumble 39 yards. The Bills seized the opportunity, as Josh Allen’s one-yard rush pushed Buffalo ahead—a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Even with turnovers haunting their play, the Ravens nearly mounted a heroic comeback. Jackson connected with Isaiah Likely for a striking 26-yard touchdown late in the game, slicing Buffalo’s lead to just two points. Yet, fate wasn’t kind to Baltimore when Mark Andrews dropped a wide-open pass on the ensuing two-point conversion.
Despite the playoff exit, Jackson’s 2024 campaign was nothing short of stellar. With stats that might just see him clinch a third MVP title, he wrapped up the regular season with 316 completions on 474 attempts, amassing 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns against a mere four interceptions, alongside 915 rushing yards and an additional four scores. As the Ravens reflect on their season’s end, Jackson’s brilliance ensures there’s plenty to look forward to.
