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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Baltimore Ravens have all but booked a seat in the playoffs. QB Lamar Jackson was taking a risk this week despite their comfortable position. Will this risk pay off in seed position for the Ravens, or will it haunt their postseason performance?

Jackson has been the talisman for the Ravens once again this year. He has thrown for 2,618 yards with 13 touchdowns. His stellar performances have put the Ravens on top of the AFC North division. But for the game against the Los Angeles Rams, as Jackson battles through illness, is the QB all right?

Lamar Jackson is a force of nature

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The #8 for the Ravens was reportedly feeling sick a day ago. Many believed Jackson might have limited presence in the game, even though the Ravens did not list #8 on the injury or questionable list. But that did not turn out to be the case. He started warming up for the game, but more was yet to come.

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Not only has he started the game against the Rams, but his athleticism and throwing skills look unblemished after a sublime performance against the Los Angeles Chargers on the road, which the Ravens won 20-10. The 2X Pro Bowler is continuing to woo the fans and defenses alike.

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The Rams are battling in the tough division of the NFC West. Multiple teams have a mathematical possibility of making it to the playoffs in this division. However, the sight of Lamar Jackson must have dented some hopes for the Rams.

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