Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens wanted a response to a dominant Patrick Mahomed-led drive to present the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs the early lead within the AFC Championship Sport.
And Jackson did what solely he can with a miraculous scramble-to-touchdown throw that had his M&T Financial institution Stadium crowd going ballistic within the first quarter.
After back-to-back sturdy rushes that positioned the Ravens in Chiefs territory, Jackson discovered himself dropping again to throw on first-and-10 from the 30-yard line. However, when he was scanning the sector, it regarded like Chiefs second-year edge rusher George Karlaftis was going to sack Jackson for an enormous loss.
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Lamar Jackson of the Ravens scrambles in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs within the AFC Championship Sport at M&T Financial institution Stadium on Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (Rob Carr/Getty Photographs)
Nonetheless, Jackson by some means maneuvered his means out of the strain, and remained calm as he scanned the sector to make his throw.
That’s when his rookie receiver Zay Flowers slipped out of protection and began sprinting towards the top zone. Jackson, now 15 yards from the road of scrimmage, gave Flowers a shot to make a play as he launched the ball downfield.
With tons of separation, Flowers put his arms out and made the seize as he tumbled into the top zone for six factors.
It despatched the sold-out crowd right into a frenzy as the additional level from Justin Tucker was good to tie the sport at seven apiece.
Zay Flowers of the Ravens catches a landing cross in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs through the AFC Championship Sport on Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Photographs)
This play from Jackson, the possible 2023 NFL MVP, is what he’s been doing all season lengthy. It seems to be like he’s going to go for a loss, however he manages to make defenders miss and extends performs like no different.
It’s the kind of magic that’s wanted from star gamers in such video games, the place a spot to play within the Tremendous Bowl is on the road.
He had extra magic a pair drives later when a batted cross on the line of scrimmage led to him making his personal reception on a ball that regarded destined to be intercepted. Jackson ran it for a primary down.
Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens is pressured by Drue Tranquill of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at M&T Financial institution Stadium on Jan. 28, 2024. (Rob Carr/Getty Photographs)
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So long as Jackson continues to shine, the Ravens might very properly be representing the AFC in Las Vegas in a few weeks.