Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson v/s Houston Texans

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Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson candidly addressed the chatter surrounding his playoff struggles in the lead-up to the game against the Houston Texans, acknowledging, 

                          

 Lamar Jackson silenced the playoff doubters in emphatic fashion, putting on a show in the Baltimore Ravens' convincing 34-10 victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. The quarterback, often criticized for his playoff record, showcased his MVP form with a dazzling performance, accounting for four touchdowns and amassing 152 passing yards and an impressive 100 rushing yards.

Acknowledging the noise surrounding his playoff struggles, Jackson shrugged off the criticism, stating, "You know I heard that. I've seen it, I don't even got to hear it. I see it. But it is what it is. I don't really care about what people say. I'm trying to win."

The first half saw Houston keeping pace, heading into halftime with a 10-10 tie. Jackson faced relentless pressure from an unexpectedly aggressive DeMeco Ryans defense, enduring three sacks and concluding the second quarter with a mere 23 net passing yards. Despite potential rattling moments, Jackson displayed unwavering determination in the second half.

Refusing to be denied, Jackson orchestrated four consecutive scoring drives, matching the Ravens' shutout efforts on defense. His remarkable performance included possessions covering 53, 93, and 78 yards. Making history, Jackson became the first player in NFL history with two or more passing touchdowns, two or more rushing touchdowns, over 100 yards on the ground, over 100 yards through the air, and a passer rating exceeding 100, according to NFL Research.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh praised Jackson's unwavering focus, stating, "I thought Lamar was gonna play great, but he's played great all year. Just now, it's more important than ever. He's been locked in from Day 1. That's his term, and we've all kind of ran with that. He's directed this whole thing." Jackson's exceptional performance not only secured a resounding victory but also reshaped the narrative surrounding his playoff prowess.