Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry combined to lead the Ravens to a 28-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC playoffs, with Jackson throwing for two touchdowns and Henry rushing for 186 yards.
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Ravens take AFC North Championship title in victory against Cleveland Browns
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns 35-10 in a one o’clock game at M&T Bank Stadium, with highlights including Odafe Oweh’s sack of Bailey Zappe, Nate Wiggins’ interception and touchdown run, and Derrick Henry’s rushing yards.
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Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing
The Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North for the second straight season with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, led by Lamar Jackson’s two touchdown passes and Derrick Henry’s 70-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
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Beyoncé’s performance highlights Netflix’s NFL debut
Beyoncé’s halftime performance at the NFL game between the Texans and the Ravens on Christmas Day 2024 was a success, with Netflix reporting that viewers in all 50 states tuned in within minutes of the pregame show going live.
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Jackson outduels Daniels and Henry runs for two TDs as Ravens beat Commanders 30-23
Lamar Jackson threw for 323 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry ran for two TDs, as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Washington Commanders 30-23 on Oct. 13.
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Lamar Jackson is near-unanimous choice for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
By Rob Maaddi AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Accepting the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in person was bittersweet for Lamar Jackson. Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second MVP award announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8 but the quarterback’s Baltimore Ravens fell one win short of playing in Sunday’s […]
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Mahomes or Jackson? Black America rooted for a Black QB
By John CelestandWord In Black It’s not breaking news that there was a time when the greatest Black athletes were steered away from playing the quarterback position in the NFL. With quick feet, the ability to cut back on a dime, solid hands, and blistering speed to blow past defenders, you would undoubtedly be led […]
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It’s not time for Ravens fans to leave Baltimore
By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Contributing Editor, Sports For those of you considering abandoning the Baltimore Ravens, please be reminded that fair weather fans are not allowed to celebrate future championships. To be clear, I am not a Ravens fan– but if you’re dumping the Ravens (13-4) after their 17-10 loss to the Kansas City […]
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Ravens fall short against Chiefs, end season one game shy of the Super Bowl
By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens were the best team in the NFL all season, but that meant nothing when they fell 17-10 to the Kansas Chiefs in the 2023 AFC Championship game. “I’m proud of the season that they had,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the media after the game. […]
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All eyes on quarterbacks as Ravens and Chiefs meet in Baltimore
Five others to watch By Cordell WoodlandSpecial to the AFRO The AFC’s top-seeded Baltimore Ravens (13-4) welcome the Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) into M&T Bank Stadium on Jan. 28 for the AFC Championship game (3 p.m./CBS). It’ll be the first time Baltimore has hosted the AFC Championship since January of 1971. The Chiefs are hoping […]
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Lamar Jackson and Ravens pull away in the second half to beat Texans 34-10 and reach AFC title game
By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson had already done plenty of running by the time he reached the end zone in the fourth quarter. Apparently, he still had quite a bit of energy, leaping past the photographers and disappearing into the tunnel in a celebration that seemed cathartic for the All-Pro […]
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Analysis: Falling short in the playoffs won’t cut it for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
By Rob Maddi The Associated Press Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens played their best football in the biggest games of the regular season. Now, they’ve got to do it in the playoffs. Jackson has been one of the NFL’s top players for several years, but the Ravens are just 1-3 in the playoffs with […]