Ravens clinch playoff berth behind Lamar Jackson, stifling defense in win over Jaguars

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The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff spot with a 23-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Lamar Jackson and the defense needed to step up against a tough Trevor Lawrence-led squad and did just that early. Jackson’s touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely with 1:12 left in the first half put Baltimore up 10-0.

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Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball while being pursued by DaVon Hamilton #52 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

Baltimore punted on their first drive of the second half and Jacksonville was able to get on the board on the following series. Lawrence found Jamal Agnew for a 65-yard touchdown pass. But that the only scoring Jacksonville could get.

Ravens running back Gus Edwards ran for a touchdown in the fourth and Justin Tucker added his second and third field goals of the night to put the Jaguars away.

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Jackson finished 14-of-24 with 171 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception. He led the team with 97 rushing yards. Edwards added 53 yards on 15 carries. Rookie running back Keaton Mitchell had 73 rushing yards but his night ended early when he suffered a knee injury.

Likely led the team with five catches for 70 yards.

Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a reception against Darious Williams #31 of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Andrew Wingard #42 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at EverBank