MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lamar Jackson’s return to South Florida couldn’t have gone significantly better for the two-time MVP.
The Boynton Beach High alum threw 4 landing passes — together with two to tight finish Mark Andrews — as the Baltimore Ravens rolled previous the Miami Dolphins 28-6 on Thursday Night Football.
Miami opened the sport with promise.
Tua Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle for a 20-yard strike on the primary play, establishing a 48-yard area aim by Riley Patterson to give the Dolphins a fast 3-0 lead.
But the Ravens rapidly seized management after security Alohi Gilman pressured a fumble from Dolphins receiver Tahj Washington.
Jackson capitalized, connecting with Andrews on fourth down from two yards out to put Baltimore forward 7-3 late in the primary quarter.
After Patterson missed a 48-yard try large proper on Miami’s subsequent drive, Jackson discovered Andrews once more — this time on a 20-yard crossing route — to lengthen Baltimore’s lead to 14-3.
Patterson’s second area aim of the night time, from 43 yards, lower the deficit to 14-6 earlier than halftime.
Despite protecting Jackson largely in examine early — he had simply 89 passing yards and two scores via two quarters — Miami’s protection couldn’t cease Baltimore after the break.
Jackson opened the third quarter by main a methodical drive capped by a 1-yard tush push from Andrews after which a 3-yard landing go to tight finish Charlie Kolar, his third of the night time.
After a Dolphins three-and-out, Jackson went proper again to work.
He hit Zay Flowers for a 39-yard acquire after which discovered Rashod Bateman large open for a 9-yard landing — his fourth of the sport — giving Baltimore a commanding 28-6 lead.
Jackson completed 17 of 24 for 246 yards and 4 touchdowns, marking certainly one of his greatest performances of the season and a memorable return to his hometown crowd.
Derrick Henry added 119 dashing yards on 19 carries, together with a 36-yard burst late in the third quarter.
Miami’s offense, in the meantime, by no means discovered rhythm.
Running again De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle have been amongst a couple of shiny spots on offense, posting a number of first down features. Achane had over 100 yards of scrimmage and Waddle hauled in 6 catches for 82 yards. It’s additionally price noting that the Dolphins misplaced rookie Ollie Gordon II to an ankle harm.
However, penalties and miscues continued to plague Miami.
Two fumbles, together with one by Malik Washington in the fourth quarter, ended potential scoring drives. The Dolphins have been additionally flagged for a number of false begins and a tripping penalty that worn out optimistic area place.
Tagovailoa additionally threw an interception to security Malaki Starks with simply over 6 minutes in the fourth quarter. His 11 interceptions on the season are essentially the most in the NFL.
Jackson completed the sport by finishing 18 of his 23 passes for 204 yards and the 4 scores.
Tagovailoa went 25 of 40 for 261 yards with no touchdowns and 1 interception.
The loss drops the Dolphins to 2-7, with their playoff hopes now on life assist.
Up subsequent:
The Dolphins (2-7) host the Buffalo Bills (5-3) on Nov. 9, whereas the Ravens (3-5) journey to face the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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