Lamarvelous Return: Jackson's Four-Touchdown Night Revives Ravens' Season

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL—The Baltimore Ravens didn’t just win on Thursday Night Football; they experienced a revival. Sidelined since Week 4 with a hamstring strain, the return of quarterback Lamar Jackson ignited the team, leading the Ravens to a dominant 28-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.

Jackson’s performance was a loud declaration that the two-time MVP is back—and he’s ready to salvage the season. The victory gives Baltimore back-to-back wins for the first time this year, pulling their record to a more respectable 3-5 and putting them back within striking distance in the wide-open AFC North.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Clinical Performance

Jackson showed virtually no rust, displaying the pinpoint accuracy and leadership that separates him from the pack. His final line was a study in efficiency:

Passing: 18-of-23 (78.3% completion rate)
Yards: 204
Touchdowns: 4
Turnovers: 0
Passer Rating: 143.2

“It felt great,” Jackson told reporters. “It’s just great to be back, man, and get a dub.”

The connection with his tight ends was particularly lethal, with veteran Mark Andrews hauling in two crucial touchdown passes, including a key fourth-down conversion that established the early lead. Charlie Kolar and Rashod Bateman also secured scoring grabs from Jackson, showcasing a diverse attack that had been missing in his absence.

Ground Game Provides Crucial Balance

While Jackson dazzled through the air, the Ravens’ running game provided the necessary ballast to control the clock and keep the Dolphins’ defense honest. Recent acquisition, Derrick Henry delivered his best performance in a Ravens uniform:

Rushing: 19 carries for 119 yards
Average: $6.26$ yards per carry

Jackson himself was judicious with his legs, scrambling five times for $14$ yards, indicating a wise prioritization of pocket play while continuing to protect his rehabilitated hamstring.

Ravens Defense Smothers Miami

Baltimore’s defense put on a clinic, holding a potent Dolphins offense to just two field goals. The defense generated timely pressure and forced critical errors:

The key turning point came late, when a promising Dolphins drive was snuffed out by a Malik Washington fumble deep in Ravens territory, leading directly to a Baltimore touchdown that put the game out of reach.
The Ravens defense held the Dolphins to just 2-of-12 (16.7%) on third-down conversions, repeatedly forcing punts or field goal attempts instead of touchdowns.

The stifling effort ensured that every one of Jackson’s four touchdowns was a nail in Miami’s coffin, ultimately frustrating the Dolphins faithful who began streaming out of the stadium long before the final whistle.

Joining Elite Company

Jackson’s four-touchdown performance against Miami was not just a win—it was a history lesson. He became only the fourth player in NFL history to throw at least four touchdown passes against the Dolphins in three separate games, joining legends like Tom Brady, Josh Allen, and Drew Bledsoe.

The Ravens’ comeback from a bleak 1-5 record has officially begun. As Jackson stated after the game, the path ahead is clear: “It’s do or die. Win or go home. We’re behind, and we’ve all got to step it up.”

The victory, powered by their returning MVP, proves the Baltimore Ravens are ready to answer the call.