OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been telling his teammates they need to do a better job of putting opponents away and finishing games. Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP, will need to have that same conversation again this week as Baltimore prepares to host Buffalo on Sunday night.
The Ravens got their first win of the season in Week 3 at Dallas, escaping 28-25 after leading by 22 points in the fourth quarter. Baltimore had similar issues the previous week against Las Vegas, which hasn't had a winning season since 2021. The Ravens led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter before losing 26-23 to the visiting Raiders when Daniel Carlson made a 38-yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining.
Careless penalties, poor pass coverage and a stalled offense allowed the Cowboys to make a late push. Ravens coach John Harbaugh is confident his players can correct the mistakes that have led to fourth-quarter meltdowns. “We can see where the issues are, and you just fix them.
And suddenly you play better. It’s not so much as we’re not good,” Harbaugh said Monday. “The way that we played in the first half should be the way we play the whole game.
” Jackson did his part against the Cowboys, throwing for 182 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 87 yards and a score. He became the fifth quarterback in NFL history to reach 30 rushing touchdowns within the first seven years of a career, joining Josh Allen (55), Cam Newton (54), Jalen Hurts (42) and Kordel.