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Oct 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) stands on the field during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Getty Images
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Oct 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) stands on the field during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Getty Images
Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson went head to head against each other in what promised to be a thrilling affair. The game was played at the home of the Baltimore Ravens, the M&T Bank Stadium.
Both these quarterbacks are having MVP-worthy seasons in 2021. However, it was the 2019 award winner Lamar Jackson and the Ravens who came up on top during Sunday’s Week 6 showdown.
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Oct 11, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball as Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) defends during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Here’s what we realized after watching coach John Harbaugh’s boys make their way to the summit of the AFC North division.
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Lamar Jackson gets his name in record books after beating the Chargers
Another record for @Lj_era8‼️ pic.twitter.com/Jp3TYs4HUB
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 17, 2021
It wasn’t the best day at the office for Lamar Jackson and his team, but they got the job done. The Ravens made their way to a comfortable 6-34 win in front of home fans in Baltimore. Coach Harbaugh’s guys were in control right from the start as they led by a 0-7 margin at the end of the 1st quarter.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers tried to fight their way back into the game in the second half but the Ravens’ defence was at their very best today. All in all, it was a brilliant win for the home team who now sit at the top of the AFC North division table with a 5-1 record at the halfway stage of the 2021 NFL season.
Twitter reacts to Ravens vs Chargers games on Sunday
Updated Super Bowl odds @DKSportsbook 🏆
+450: Bills
+600: Bucs
+700: Chiefs
+800: Rams
+1000: Ravens
+1100: Cardinals
+1200: Packers
+1400: Cowboys
+1800: Browns
+2000: Chargers
+3000: Saints
+4000: 49ers, Titans
+8000: Vikings, Broncos, Seahawks
+10000: Colts, Raiders, Pats pic.twitter.com/EckwyXjWT3— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) October 18, 2021
Helping his @Ravens engineer an impressive 34-6 blowout of the Chargers earlier on today, Lamar Jackson earned the 35th (regular season) win of his career in the process. That has moved him alone into top spot on this list of young superstar quarterbacks in NFL history pic.twitter.com/9jp5wdHKHI
— StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) October 18, 2021
like this tweet if your team is 5-1😂
— timthetatman👑 (@timthetatman) October 17, 2021
STATEMENT MADE. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/BvQWbvtupX
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) October 17, 2021
The Chargers' passing game distribution and designs have been frustrating for a while. Herbert erasing a lot of silly, easy stuff with great play. Really gotta hope this is a learning process for a new coaching staff and not locked in for the rest of the season. https://t.co/xHiVUdF9nn
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) October 17, 2021
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Justin Herbert on the Ravens defense:
"They did a great job of disguising their looks and bringing pressure from one way and hiding from another. Looks that they haven't showed all season, looks that we have to be better at adjusting to during a game.''— Adam Aizer (@AdamAizer) October 18, 2021
The Chargers will take this loss as a learning curve. They won’t dwell too much on this latest result. Instead, Herbert and Co. will shift their focus onto their next game against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots on October 31, 2021.
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They are still in a position to seal a playoff spot, sitting atop the AFC West division table. Do you think Brandon Staley can guide the Chargers to a Super Bowl? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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