Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football in a dominant performance against Jacksonville.
The Ravens are 11-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a 23-7 win over the Jaguars that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.
With preparation for a monster showdown against the 49ers looming, here are takeaways and observations from the win.
Ravens allowed an explosive play
This was the one explosive play for Jacksonville.
Trevor Lawrence's 65-yard TD pass to Jamal Agnew traveled 50.0 yards of air distance, Lawrence's longest completion this season.
Lawrence on Play Action (since Week 11)
🔹 471 yards (2nd)
🔹 12.8 air yards per attempt (1st)Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/V5hUOv5LOA
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 18, 2023
Keaton Mitchell injury
Mitchell suffered what John Harbaugh desscribed as a season ending injury in the second half.
Ravens consistent on the ground
Lamar Jackson plays a huge role in this stat.
#Ravens are the 7th team in NFL history with 30 straight games with 100 rush yards, per @ESPNStatsInfo
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 18, 2023
Ravens running backs
Lamar Jackson led the team in rushing, but the trio of running backs helped punish the Jaguars.
Keaton Mitchell led Baltimore with 9 carries for 73 yards before his injury, while Gus Edwards had 16 carries for 58 yards and a score.
GUS BUS TOUCHDOWN 🚍
📺: @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/lQKeJ3snV3
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2023
Kyle Hamilton
An All-Pro caliber safety, Hamilton led the Ravens with seven tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass defended a week after suffering a knee injury.
Roquan Smith-Patrick Queen
The dynamic linebacker duo combined for 10 tackles on the night and held Jacksonville to under 80 yards rushing.
Ravens pass catchers
Isaiah Likely led the Ravens with five catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Rashod Bateman made his presence known, snagging three receptions for 39 yards in the first half.
Odell Beckham and Zay Flowers cobined for two catches for 21 yards.
