[Week 10] Lamar Jackson made his 100th career regular-season start

Lamar Jackson guided the Ravens to a 27-19 win over the Vikings in his 100th regular-season start, displaying poise and control despite not posting eye-popping statistics. Jackson completed 17 of 29 passes for 176 yards and a crucial fourth-quarter touchdown to Mark Andrews, while also adding 36 rushing yards on nine carries without committing any turnovers.​

Jackson's Performance in Context

  • Jackson managed the game efficiently, particularly in the second half where Baltimore leaned more on the run; he took only one sack and avoided any critical mistakes, even knocking down a potentially dangerous deflection late in the fourth quarter.​

  • While his completion percentage for this game (58.6%) was lower than usual, several drops by his receivers affected those stats, and his decision-making remained steady even under frequent blitz pressure from the Vikings defense (blitzed on 58% of dropbacks).​

  • The two-time MVP played a key role in maintaining composure and securing the team's third straight win since his return from a hamstring injury.​

  • Jackson’s leadership and mistake-free play were critical as the defense and special teams capitalized on Minnesota's errors, allowing the Ravens' offense to stay patient and ultimately put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter.​

  • His total since returning from injury now includes a five-to-zero touchdown-to-interception ratio, underscoring his value even when not dominating the stat sheet.​




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