Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, throwing for 281 yards and five touchdowns. The Ravens extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 5-2 this season. Jackson, who is now 23-1 against NFC teams, had a stellar performance despite the Buccaneers taking an early 10-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Bucs lost their top two receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, to injuries during the game.
Evans suffered a hamstring injury while attempting to catch a pass in the end zone, while Godwin was carted off the field with a left ankle injury late in the game. Jackson connected with multiple receivers for touchdowns, including Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, and Derrick Henry, who had a standout game with 169 rushing yards. The Ravens’ defense also stepped up with key interceptions by cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
The Buccaneers, now 4-3 this season, faced challenges on both offense and defense throughout the game. Despite a strong performance by quarterback Baker Mayfield, who threw for 370 yards and three touchdowns, the team struggled to contain Jackson and the Ravens’ high-powered offense. Tampa Bay’s loss comes after playing their first game at home since Hurricane Milton hit the Florida Gulf Coast.
The Ravens, known for their strong rushing attack, continue to lead the NFL in rushing yards this season. With a balanced offensive performance and a resilient defense, the team looks ahead to a matchup against division rival Cleveland. The Buccaneers will regroup as they prepare to host Atlanta in their next game. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup between two talented teams.
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