Instant analysis of Ravens clinching playoff berth with a 23-7 win over Jaguars on SNF

The Ravens are 11-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a dominant 23-7 win over the Jaguars that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.

Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football.

All wasn’t well, as rookie running back Keaton Mitchell will likely miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

With preparation for a monster showdown against the 49ers looming, here’s an instant analysis of the win.

Trevor Lawrence

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Lawrence was 25 of 43 passing, for 264 yards, and 1 TD pass, but it wasn’t enough.

That 65-yard TD pass by Trevor Lawrence was the longest play allowed by the Ravens this season.

The previous longest pass was 50 (Geno Smith to DK Metcalf).

Ravens' lead dwindles to 10-7 in 3Q.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 18, 2023

Lamar Jackson

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Travon Walker #44 and Josh Allen #41 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Jackson was dynamic on Sunday night, going 14-24 passing, for 171 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception. Jackson did the most damage in the running game, carrying the football 12 times for 97 yards.

Ravens defense

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) runs after the catch against Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens defense held Travis Etieene to 31 yards on ten carries in a stout performance upfront.

Jacksonville was just 3-13 on third downs.

Isaiah Likely breakout performance

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a reception against Darious Williams #31 of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Andrew Wingard #42 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Likely led the Ravens with 5 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown catch.

OMG @Lj_era8 @DaGorilla4

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2023

Justin Madubuike

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Justin Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after his forced fumble against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. Madubuike tied an NFL record for 11 straight games with at least .5 sacks. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

STRIP-SACK @JustinMadubuike!!!!! RAVENS RECOVER!!!

TUNE IN ON NBC! pic.twitter.com/qXEgt34L7b

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2023

Justin Madubuike has 11 straight games with at least a 0.5 sack — tying Chris Jones (2018) and Trey Hendrickson (2021) for the most in NFL history.

HISTORY MAKING!!! pic.twitter.com/AFP13JuPpX

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2023