Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens needed an answer to a dominant offense led by Patrick Mahomed to give the Kansas City Chiefs the early lead in the AFC Championship Game.
And Jackson did what only he can with a miraculous touchdown throw that sent his M&T Bank Stadium crowd into a frenzy in the first quarter.
After consecutive strong drives that put the Ravens in Chiefs territory, Jackson found himself dropping back for a first-and-10 from the 30-yard line. But as he scanned the field, it looked like the Chiefs' second-year running back, George Karlaftis, was going to fire Jackson for a big loss.
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Lamar Jackson of the Ravens battles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
However, Jackson somehow maneuvered his way out of the pressure and stayed calm as he scanned the field for his shot.
That's when his rookie receiver Zay Flowers broke out of coverage and started running toward the end zone. Jackson, now 15 yards from the line of scrimmage, gave Flowers a throw to make a play as he threw the ball downfield.
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With tons of separation, Flowers extended his arms and grabbed as he fell toward the end zone to score six points.
This sent the sold out crowd wild, as Justin Tucker's extra point was good to tie the game at seven apiece.
Zay Flowers of the Ravens catches a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
This play by Jackson, the likely 2023 NFL MVP, is what he's been doing all season. He looks like he's going to lose, but he manages to make defenders miss and extend plays like no other.
It's the kind of magic that's needed from star players in games like this, where a spot to play in the Super Bowl is at stake.
He had more magic a couple of series later, when a batted pass at the line of scrimmage led to his own catch on a ball that seemed destined to be intercepted. Jackson ran for a first down.
Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens is pressured by Drue Tranquill of the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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As long as Jackson continues to shine, the Ravens could very well represent the AFC in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks.
