The Baltimore Ravens secured a ticket to the playoffs after blasting the Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-17, on Saturday.
The win had extra significance as the Ravens tied the Steelers atop the AFC North with identical 10-5 records in their neck-and-neck race for the division title.
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson once again came up huge for Baltimore, throwing for 207 yards and three touchdowns. He also set a team record with his 37th touchdown pass of the season.
The 27-year-old Jackson was interviewed by Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady after the game, with the Ravens signal-caller expressing optimism about the team’s chances heading into the playoffs.
“The season is just getting started, like I said last week,” said the two-time MVP. “There’s still room for improvement though.
“Just competing together at practice, you know, treating it like a game. Just keeping our body fresh, with everybody starting there, starting with our walk-throughs, meetings, stuff like that, and they transition to the game, to the playing field.”
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson walks off the field after a game.
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Brady also praised Jackson, describing him as “awesome to watch” this season. Jackson’s reply was equally flattering.
“Appreciate you, GOAT,” said the three-time Pro Bowler. “Appreciate you always.”
Fans couldn’t help but rave about the wholesome exchange between the two talented quarterbacks. The video has garnered 1.1 million views, as of writing.
“Lamar is as cool as the flipside of the pillow,” said a fan.
“I love how much these two legit respect one another—it’s refreshing man,” added another fan.
“Brady loves Lamar Jackson that’s a fact, real recognize real,” commented an X user.
“I need someone to believe in me the way Brady does with Lamar,” wrote a fan.
“LJ is easily one of the most likable players ever and it’s not even close,” said another fan. “Dude always comes as humble and fun and just a genuinely good human lol Props to him.”
The Ravens will next face the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.
