Lamar Jackson Shines with 4 Touchdown Passes in Ravens’ Dominant Win over Dolphins

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson showcased his talent with an impressive performance against the Miami Dolphins. In his return after a 32-day hiatus due to a hamstring injury, Jackson led the Ravens to a convincing 28-6 victory on Thursday night.

Lamar Jackson Dominates the Dolphins

Jackson threw four touchdown passes during the game, completing 18 of 23 throws for 204 yards. This marked Jackson’s 13th career game with four or more touchdown passes, with three of those performances coming against the Dolphins, his highest count against any single team.

Ravens’ Resilient Offense

• Jackson’s partial return included five rushing attempts.
• His lone 13-yard scramble converted a crucial third down.
• He excelled under pressure, throwing three touchdowns while facing duress, a league-best for the season.

The Ravens improved their season record to 3-5 and are positioned to continue their momentum. Their upcoming opponents—Vikings, Browns, Jets, and Bengals—have a combined record of 9-22, presenting a favorable schedule.

Defensive Turnaround

The Ravens’ defense displayed significant improvement, holding opponents to under 17 points in three consecutive games. This marks a turnaround for a unit that had struggled earlier, yielding an NFL-worst 35.4 points per game in the first five weeks. The defense recorded two forced fumbles and an interception during the game.

Ravens’ Key Players

• Mark Andrews caught two touchdown passes, extending his record for most multiple-touchdown games among tight ends since 2018.
• Jackson has connected with Andrews for 48 touchdown passes across 90 starts.

Dolphins Struggle Despite Potential

On the other side, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a challenging night, even as he showed glimpses of promise. Miami struggled to capitalize on opportunities and lacked execution throughout the game, ultimately trailed 14-6 at halftime despite outgaining Baltimore in total yards.

• Mistakes plagued Miami: a false start, a failed red zone opportunity, and a fumbled ball set up Baltimore’s early score.
• Tagovailoa completed 17 of 23 passes in under 2.5 seconds, but faltered with longer plays, completing just 5 of 11 attempts.

Dolphins’ Upcoming Challenges

Miami’s next game is against the Buffalo Bills after a 10-day break. The Dolphins, with a current record of 2-7, face potential changes to their roster or coaching staff as they move forward in the season.

As the Ravens prepare for their next game against the Minnesota Vikings, the spotlight remains on Lamar Jackson as he continues to lead with efficiency and skill.