Watch: Lamar Jackson completes pass to himself in AFC Championship game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is doing everything in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, including catching passes.
Facing a second-and-5 at the Baltimore 18-yard line, Jackson threw a pass that was batted up in the air, after which he chased the ball down, caught it and turned it into a 13-yard gain.
The Ravens drive stalled, resulting in a punt. Still, Jackson – a 2019 league MVP – demonstrated excellent presence of mind on this play. An interception would've been costly, as the Chiefs could easily have scored points off of a turnover.
The Chiefs defense presents a significant challenge. It's second in the NFL in points allowed (17.1). As a result, Jackson and the Baltimore offense have struggled to get going in the first half, even though it's second in the league in points scored (28.7).
Through two quarters, he's completed 5-of-11 passes for 67 yards, one TD and an 87.8 passer rating. The Ravens have only generated 111 yards.
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