2023-12-18 05:28:02
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and made the play of the night when he avoided a sack and connected with Isaiah Likely near the goal line, catapulting the Baltimore Ravens to the postseason with a 23-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Ravens (11-3) won their fourth straight game and are looking to secure first place and home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs.
The Jaguars (8-6) suffered their third straight loss, all against AFC North teams, and are tied with Houston and Indianapolis atop the AFC South.
Trevor Lawrence fumbled twice; one in the fourth quarter that sealed Baltimore’s eighth victory in its last nine games.
Promising rookie running back Keaton Mitchell injured his left knee early in the fourth quarter; Starting left tackle Ronnie Staley (concussion) and safety Marcus Williams (groin) were also injured, but the Ravens managed to pull through with their defense.
The Jaguars had four scoring opportunities in the first half, but were unable to convert any of them. They gained 181 yards, the most by a team in a scoreless first half this season.
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