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Lamar Jackson on the 48-yard TD run, where he reached the highest top speed of his career at 21.25 mph:
“I was jogging.”
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Derrick Henry on his fourth-quarter fumble: “I told my teammates after the game to put the loss on me. I own it like a man.”
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New Ravens OLB Jayson Oweh wants to be called by his first name Odafe (O-dah-FAY).
Oweh had gone by his middle name because people had trouble pronouncing Odafe.
"I don’t care anymore," he said. "You’re going to have to learn how to pronounce it."
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Ravens coach John Harbaugh said some of the team’s scouts had their flights canceled to Kansas City because of weather.
In talking about having scouts at games, John Harbaugh made sure to clarify “which is legal in pro football.”
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Odell Beckham Jr. after the Ravens clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC: "This is the best team I've been on in the NFL ever in my life."
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Ravens CB Marcus Peters was extremely vocal on the way to the locker room after beating his former team the Rams. He said, “kicking your ass out of the playoffs.”
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Lamar Jackson offered a man $100 if he could tell him his name.
The man guessed Jackson played football. The position? “You’re probably a wide receiver,” he said.
Jackson still gave him the money.
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Lamar Jackson is first player in NFL history with 400 yards passing, 4 TD passes, 0 INTs and 50 yards rushing in a single game
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Lamar Jackson said he was the one who asked for the Ravens’ ping-pong table and other games removed from the locker room
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RIP Mo Gaba, a 14-year-old superfan whose courageous battle with cancer was an inspiration to the entire Baltimore sports community. His love of sports and iconic laugh will never be forgotten.
I can’t begin to put into words what I’m feeling. I tried to finish my show after I found out and I couldn’t. I am so privileged to call you a friend and to be a part of your life. You stole my heart. You accomplished more in 14 years than most do in a lifetime. I love you!
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Zay Flowers is the first Ravens player to make the Pro Bowl as a wide receiver in the team's 29-year history
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Justin Tucker is not only the most accurate kicker in NFL history. But he’s the most clutch.
Tucker improved to 16-for-16 in his NFL career on field goals in the final minute of regulation.
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Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said he looked up the scoreboard and saw that the Bills threw for 400 yards and said, “I’m about to throw up on the field.”
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How the NFL world has changed:
In 2002, Ray Lewis signed a seven-year, $50M contract ($7.1M per year) that included a then-NFL record signing bonus of $19M.
Now, 17 years later, C.J. Mosley agrees to a five-year, $85M deal ($17M per year) that includes $51M guaranteed.
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Josh Allen is named NFL MVP.
Lamar Jackson leaves NFL Honors empty-handed after the best statistical season of his seven-year career.
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Lamar Jackson takes time to pose with Bills fans at the airport Saturday night after suffering a concussion and losing in the playoffs
(via justin_zwawa/IG)
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Terrell Suggs
-2-time Super Bowl champ
-8th on all-time sacks list
-7-time Pro Bowl player
-2011 NFL Defensive Player of Year
-2003 Defensive Rookie of Year
Jessica Smetana
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John Harbaugh made the point that Ravens got the ball back because Broncos were throwing to the end zone in a 23-7 game.
"Throwing the ball in the end zone with 10 seconds left, I don’t know if that’s there’s a 16-point touchdown that’s going to be possible right there," he said
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Here is Dez Bryant (wearing No. 11 as the scout team Chase Claypool) making a one-handed grab in his first Ravens practice
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Lamar Jackson was asked if he did anything different this offseason because he looks “skinny.”
Jackson replied: “Don’t say skinny. Say ‘staying in shape (or) fit.’ That sounds better.”
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Ravens DC Wink Martindale said he will not double/triple team Ja'Marr Chase like he did Davante Adams.
"Adams is one of the top 2 receivers in the league and he's not No. 2. Aaron Rodgers is a Hall of Fame QB, and I don't think we're ready to buy a gold jacket for Joe (Burrow)."
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The return of Lamar Jackson energizes training camp. Listen when Jackson makes a catch at the start of practice.
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Ravens Super Bowl star Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, according to a source.
Jones will be remembered for catching the "Mile High Miracle" as well as scoring two touchdowns in the Ravens' Super Bowl victory over the 49ers.
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Joe Flacco on if he could've made a different in the game: "No, no, you can't even go there, man. I thought Lamar did a great job of just hanging in there. You know, he gave us a chance at the end."
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Lamar Jackson said his mother cussed him out after the game for not running more and not hitting the running lanes
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Derrick Henry told the offensive line before the game that his success is tied with them. He mentioned each starting offensive lineman by name.
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson currently leads all players in Pro Bowl voting:
Lamar Jackson 44,048 votes
Patrick Mahomes 36,390
Russell Wilson 36,197
Dalvin Cook 30,943
Christian McCaffrey 29,773
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Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale on absent Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell: "There are a lot of stats [since 2015] that the Steelers are actually better without him. That might be why he’s riding a jet ski down in Miami right now."
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Alejandro Villanueva said it's better for linemen to play for a run-first team like the Ravens.
"I’m assuming it’s not as much fun for the receivers because they’re not getting all of the catches, they’re making the Tik Toks and and they’re having fun on their social media."
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Haloti Ngata provided the funniest moment of the draft for Ravens fans when he introduced his sons before making Baltimore’s third-round pick.
Ngata: “They were all born in Baltimore and they were all raised to say one thing.”
His sons: “Steelers suck!”
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Asked about Khalil Mack’s comments about him (“I don’t think it’s hard to play against that guy”), Ravens RB Derrick Henry replied: “I don’t care. That shit doesn’t matter. We won.”
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Lamar Jackson should lead all NFL MVP races after today.
Jackson has outplayed Deshaun Watson after doing the same against Russell Wilson earlier this season.
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Ravens are sending 12 players to Pro Bowl -- ties the most ever for one team:
QB Lamar Jackson
FB Patrick Ricard
TE Mark Andrews
RB Mark Ingram
OT Ronnie Stanley
G Marshal Yanda
CB Marcus Peters
CB Marlon Humphrey
S Earl Thomas
OLB Matthew Judon
LS Morgan Cox
K Justin Tucker
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Lamar Jackson officially finishes with the NFL's most TD passes in 2019 ...
Lamar Jackson: 36
Jameis Winston: 33
Russell Wilson: 31
Dak Prescott: 30
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Lamar Jackson was told that Josh Allen said Jackson should be the NFL’s highest-paid player.
Jackson chuckled and said he didn’t know how to answer that.
“I appreciate him saying that,” Jackson said with a smile.
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Lamar Jackson greeted his O-Linemen in locker room by handing out boxes of Rolex watches.
"We’re really grateful for that guy," guard Bradley Bozeman said. "I had a Bolex, the fake Rolex, that costs you about $30. This is by far the nicest watch I have — by leaps and bounds."
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Ravens practiced indoors Thursday because of frozen fields but it felt like outside. All doors were open — and you can see the fans at the doors — to bring the cold air in.
John Harbaugh said that they were going to shut off water to the fieldhouse so they could make it colder.
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Browns are now searching for their 12th head coach and 10th general manager since returning to the NFL in 1999.
A look at the rest of the AFC North over that time ...
Ravens: 2 head coaches, 2 GMs
Steelers: 2 head coaches, 1 GM
Bengals: 4 head coaches, 1 GM
John Dorsey is out as the Browns’ GM, per source.
Two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on a future re-structure of the organization.
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Roquan Smith surprised every member of the Ravens defense with personalized Versace robes. This included practice squad and IR players.
“I have the utmost respect for every person in here,” Smith said.
How much did they cost? “That doesn’t matter.”
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Mina Kimes on Lamar Jackson: “The notion that he’s not played like a top 10 quarterback in the NFL is just ridiculous”
Mina Kimes
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Ravens have six players leading their positions in Pro Bowl voting:
QB Lamar Jackson
FB Patrick Ricard
OT Orlando Brown Jr.
G Marshal Yanda
K Justin Tucker
CB Marcus Peters
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Roquan Smith on C.J. Stroud throwing 3 TDs last week against Cleveland and being held out of the end zone by the Ravens: "We're not the Browns, we're the Baltimore Ravens at the end of the day. So whoever they play before us really don't matter."
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Lamar Jackson becomes the first QB this season to win three games after trailing by double digits.
Before this season, Jackson had been 0-6 when trailing by double digits, including playoffs.
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Josh Allen is the the second QB to throw four TD passes in a playoff game against a Bill Belichick team.
The first? Joe Flacco in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoffs.
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With so many Ravens delivering stiff arms - like Isaiah Likely last game -Derrick Henry was asked if players ask him for advice.
“I am not the stiff arm coordinator,” Henry said.
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Ravens kicker Justin Tucker: "What the world saw was a Ravens team that played with faith and guts."
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When Lamar Jackson passed Roquan Smith on his way to the podium, Jackson told him: "If they don't score, they don't win."
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Mark Andrews is clearly the best tight end in the NFL right now.
🏈93 receptions (10 more than all TEs)
🏈1,187 yards receiving (121 more than all TEs)
🏈9 TD catches (tied among all TEs)
🏈69 first downs (11 more than all TEs)
🏈18 catches of 20-plus yards (3 more than all TEs)
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Lamar Jackson said RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) is getting better day by day.
“Hopefully, he’ll be out in a couple of weeks,” Jackson said after Wednesday’s practice.
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Lamar Jackson was named Pro Bowl Offensive MVP.
In his first Pro Bowl, Jackson was 16-of-23 for 185 yards passing. He threw two TDs and one INT for 104.4 passer rating.
Jackson had already made history, becoming the youngest QB to start a Pro Bowl.
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Ravens projected starting secondary
CB: Marlon Humphrey
CB: Marcus Peters
S: Marcus Williams
S: Chuck Clark
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The Ravens have scored 111 points this season, the most through 3 games by a team with a losing record in NFL history, according to ESPN Research
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There are six Ravens who lead their positions in Pro Bowl voting:
QB Lamar Jackson
FB Patrick Ricard
OT Orlando Brown Jr.
G Marshal Yanda
CB Marcus Peters
K Justin Tucker
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson turns 25 today.
His 37 victories are the most by a QB under the age of 25 since the 1970 merger:
Lamar Jackson: 37
Dan Marino: 34
Drew Bledsoe: 32
Ben Roethlisberger: 29
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Lamar Jackson did not run at the Combine in 2018.
After being drafted, Jackson said he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds -- with turf toe.
Only 1st-Round QB to run a faster 40 time at the Combine since 2006 than Justin Fields’ unofficial 4.44 today was Robert Griffin III, who ran a 4.41 at the 2012 Combine.
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Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins said he feels like he should have “been the guy” and feels like he’s being held back
“If we had Lamar, we would have won, too,” Dobbins added.
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John Harbaugh on why the Ravens were able to come back from 19 points down for a 31-25 win over the Colts:
“First of all, we have Lamar Jackson. Next of all, we have a bunch of guys just like Lamar Jackson, with heart, spirit, soul, persistence and all the other things.”
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Ravens: 1,337 rush yards in last 5 games
Steelers: 1,351 rush yards this season
(h/t @VinMasi)
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Lamar Jackson was unaware that this was his 100th career start: “It’s cool to get a win on the 100th.”
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On Sunday night, Ravens OLB Odafe Oweh became the NFL's rookie this season to record a sack, forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the same game.
He is the only rookie this season with at least five sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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John Harbaugh was asked about Lamar Jackson’s season, he rattled off Jackson’s stats and said: “What else needs to be said.”
“There’s nobody like Lamar Jackson.”
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Ravens' Lamar Jackson working out with Antonio Brown espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/28…
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Ravens safety Earl Thomas feels refs need to protect Lamar Jackson more and sees teams targeting Jackson’s legs
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Justin Tucker on missing what would have been an NFL record 67-yard field goal at the end of the game: “It’s heartbreaking. It’s disappointing especially when it’s a kick that I have the ability to make.”
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It looks like Lamar Jackson got together with eight of his Ravens teammates at a local park in Florida.
WR Miles Boykin said last week that Jackson was planning some informal workouts.
Rookie sixth-round pick James Proche can be seen catching passes.
Bobby Trosset
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Ravens TE Mark Andrews was not at the final open locker room session today, which lasted an hour.
Andrews also was not available to talk after the divisional playoff loss in Buffalo, where he had a critical drop on a 2-point conversion.
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In 2008, Ravens hired John Harbaugh after they couldn't reach deal with Jason Garrett, their top choice.
Here's how it turned out for both sides ...
Jason Garrett
85-67 (.559)
3 Division titles
3 Playoff seasons
John Harbaugh
118-74 (.615)
4 Div. titles
8 Playoff yrs
1 SB title
Breaking: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones have decided that Jason Garrett will not be part of the organization moving forward, a source tells @WerderEdESPN.
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Filed to ESPN: The Ravens nearing contract extension with John Harbaugh, per source
espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/3314…
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On ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown, Patrick Mahomes on Lamar Jackson: "He's the fastest guy on the football field but people still don't talk about how good he's been able to pass the ball."
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Ravens kicker Tyler Loop on hearing “Loop there it is” from fans after he makes kicks: “It’s been really cool to see Baltimore embrace me like that and it’s made me feel very supported here.”
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Lamar Jackson said he walked off the field at the end of the game and didn't shake hands with the Titans because of what transpired before the last game in November, when the Titans huddled on the Ravens' logo.
Jackson said that was disrespectful.
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Steve Smith calls out Ravens’ route combinations for being “elementary” and believes offensive coordinator Greg Roman needs to go elsewhere.
"My 6 year old, who is asleep right now, can probably run this offense as well.”
NFL GameDay
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Ravens post-draft defense starting lineup
DE: Calais Campbell
NT: Brandon Williams
DT: Derek Wolfe
OLB: Matthew Judon
ILB: Patrick Queen
ILB: L.J. Fort / Malik Harrison
OLB: Jaylon Ferguson
CB: Marlon Humphrey, Tavon Young (NB)
SS: Chuck Clark
FS: Earl Thomas
CB: Marcus Peters
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Football’s favorite waterboy: Bobby Boucher or Lamar Jackson?
Jackson, the Pro Bowl Offensive MVP, made sure everyone stayed hydrated at the all-star event.
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Ray Rice receives a loud applause at M&T Bank Stadium, where he is honored as a “Ravens Legend of the Game.”
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Ravens CB Marcus Peters called off the Gatorade shower on coach John Harbaugh toward end of Baltimore's 28-10 win over Pittsburgh that wrapped up the regular season.
"This is not the time for that," Peters told teammates on the sideline. "We have more to do."
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Kyle Hamilton defends DC Zach Orr: "I feel like sometimes Ravens fans can be a little spoiled, just like the amount of success that this franchise has had. We lose five games and the world is about to end. I think on Zach, it's unfair to put all the blame on him.”
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Roquan Smith on whether his tackle on Chris Godwin on Monday night was a hip-drop one: “I never go into any game meaning to injure any player. I want every player to go back home safe and sound to their family — maybe a little sore."
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Lamar Jackson became first QB in NFL history to complete 85% of his passes in a 400-yard game.
He recorded highest completion percentage in a 40-pass game in NFL history (86.0%)
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John Harbaugh was runaway choice for NFL Coach of the Year.
Here's the voting:
John Harbaugh: 27 votes
Kyle Shanahan: 14
Matt LaFleur: 3
Mike Tomlin: 2
Sean McDermott: 2
Sean Payton: 1
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Ravens GM Eric DeCosta pointed out to John Harbaugh that 6 picks in the 4th round would set an NFL record.
"I wonder what Coach Fangio thinks about that?," Harbaugh quipped.
Last year, Vic Fangio bashed the Ravens' pursuit to a record for consecutive 100-yard rushing game.
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Lamar Jackson gains 5 yards on final play instead of taking a knee.
Ravens' streak of 100-yard rushing games extends to 43, tying the NFL record held by the Steelers (1974-77).
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For the second straight road game, Ravens fans have come in large numbers (as judged by the “O” in the National Anthem).
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Kyle Hamilton opened his post-game media session by apologizing to fans for how the Ravens have played and explained what he meant when he described the fans as “spoiled” last week
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The Bills just won their first playoff game in 25 years.
During that drought, Ravens came into existence, won 15 postseason games and captured two Super Bowl titles.
Ravens fans should keep that in perspective.
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John Harbaugh on Lamar Jackson tweet: "I heard about it last night and talked to him this morning. I just beg guys not to get into the Twitter world, especially after a loss. It's not going to be positive. I think that's reflective in his response."
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Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey: "This team’s identity right now is to get to the playoffs and choke. It is what it is. That’s just the hard truth."
How should this team be remembered? "As losers, I guess," Humphrey said. "We kind of just lost. So, that’s how I would remember it."
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Former Ravens great Jamal Lewis is in attendance for tonight’s game against the 49ers. There’s never been a Ravens running back with the combination of speed and power like Lewis.
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Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton: “When the offense puts up 40 points, there’s no way we should be in that position.”
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Titans lose.
Bills lose.
Ravens somehow find a way to win without Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore stays in the hunt for the top seed in the AFC.
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