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Steve Rudden

Ravens OLB Justin Houston praises play of Lamar Jackson in Week 8 vs. Buccaneers

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-22 on “Thursday Night Football”. Baltimore had a tough first quarter on offense, totaling just 21 yards including negative-five yards on the ground. However, they settled into a groove in the second half, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Outside linebacker Justin Houston was asked about Jackson’s play after the game, and had high praise for the fifth-year signal caller. He talked about how Jackson put the game on his shoulders, making big-time play after big-time play.

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“I think he put the game on his shoulders.  You saw the plays he made, it was big-time plays and I think he didn’t panic at all.  I think he showed what he’s all about and what he do best and he did it.”

Jackson ended up getting back on track, willing his team to victory.  He ended up going 27-for-38 for 238 passing yards and two touchdowns.  In the first half, he passed 30 times, with only eight second-half attempts.  To go along with his passing stats, he ran for 43 yards on nine attempts.

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