Lamar Jackson's Return to Action Leaves Dolphins Reeling as Ravens Dominate 28-6
In a night that showcased the resurgent form of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday. The dynamic signal-caller threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, displaying no apparent rust from his brief stint on the sidelines due to a hamstring strain.
Jackson's return was nothing short of impressive, as he completed an astonishing 18 of 23 passes in just his first start since Week 4 against Kansas City. The Ravens' offense, which had been under siege during their recent losses, finally began to click as Jackson led the charge, precision-throwing touchdowns to tight end Mark Andrews on two occasions and receiver Rashod Bateman once.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Ravens' high-powered attack, ultimately succumbing to a dismal performance that saw them commit three turnovers. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who had been touted as a potential game-changer for Miami, was unable to replicate his typical form, completing 25 of 40 passes but also throwing an interception.
The Dolphins' inability to capitalize on their promising drives proved costly, with rookie running back Ollie Gordon II suffering an ankle injury early in the first half and rookie wide receiver Tahj Washington fumbling at the four-yard line, setting up Andrews' second touchdown catch. The Ravens' defense, which had been criticized for its recent performances, stifled Miami's offense, holding them to just one of six conversion on third down in the opening half.
The final result was a decisive 28-6 win for Baltimore, with Derrick Henry providing further evidence of his status as an NFL stalwart by rushing for 119 yards and reaching the milestone of becoming the 17th player in league history to eclipse 12,000 career rushing yards.
In a night that showcased the resurgent form of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday. The dynamic signal-caller threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, displaying no apparent rust from his brief stint on the sidelines due to a hamstring strain.
Jackson's return was nothing short of impressive, as he completed an astonishing 18 of 23 passes in just his first start since Week 4 against Kansas City. The Ravens' offense, which had been under siege during their recent losses, finally began to click as Jackson led the charge, precision-throwing touchdowns to tight end Mark Andrews on two occasions and receiver Rashod Bateman once.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Ravens' high-powered attack, ultimately succumbing to a dismal performance that saw them commit three turnovers. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who had been touted as a potential game-changer for Miami, was unable to replicate his typical form, completing 25 of 40 passes but also throwing an interception.
The Dolphins' inability to capitalize on their promising drives proved costly, with rookie running back Ollie Gordon II suffering an ankle injury early in the first half and rookie wide receiver Tahj Washington fumbling at the four-yard line, setting up Andrews' second touchdown catch. The Ravens' defense, which had been criticized for its recent performances, stifled Miami's offense, holding them to just one of six conversion on third down in the opening half.
The final result was a decisive 28-6 win for Baltimore, with Derrick Henry providing further evidence of his status as an NFL stalwart by rushing for 119 yards and reaching the milestone of becoming the 17th player in league history to eclipse 12,000 career rushing yards.
! I know some ppl were worried about him getting rusty but clearly that was just a speed bump 
. the way he precision-throwed those touchdowns to Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman was pure magic 
. and let's be real, Tua Tagovailoa just had an off night 
. the dolphins were supposed to be all high-powered and stuff but they got outcoached and outplayed by the ravens 
. Derrick Henry is still a beast 
, btw!
And that Tua Tagovailoa? Not his day, unfortunately 
. One thing that did catch my eye was the Dolphins' inability to capitalize on their promising drives 
- if they can work on that, maybe we'll see them as a more competitive team in the future?
Lamar Jackson was on FIRE tho 
I mean, 4 touchdowns? that's insane! 
and the Ravens' defense just completely shut down their offense 
it's like they were unstoppable! 
Derrick Henry is still going strong too 
12,000+ career rushing yards? that's crazy talk 
! The dude's got skills for days, no question. I mean, 18 out of 23 passes? That's like a whole new level of precision and accuracy right there 
! 12,000 career rushing yards and counting? That's some elite-level talent right there. He's still going strong at this age, proving that he's more than just a flash in the pan 
, stifling Miami's offense and helping Baltimore take home the W 28-6. It was definitely a dominant performance from Lamar Jackson and company 
and the dolphins were just getting destroyed lol tua tagovailoa had a pretty bad game, threw an interception and couldn't capitalize on their drives 
mark andrews is killing it with those touchdowns 
and rashod bateman is looking like a pro out there 
derick henry just reached 12k career rushing yards, that's insane!