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Ravens enter bye week with the best record in AFC after 20-10 win over Chargers

The Ravens are 9-3 and back atop the AFC after a hard-fought, 20-10 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday night.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was 18-32 passing, for 177 yards and one passing touchdown, while Jackson also had 11 carries for 39 yards. Explosive rookie running back Keaton Mitchell led the group with 64 yards on nine carries, while Zay Flowers had two touchdowns and 62 total yards on the night.

The Ravens’ defense was dominant, holding the Chargers to 279 yards of offense on 69 plays. Justin Herbert and company went 7-15 on third downs and 1-2 in the red zone.

With Baltimore set for a much-needed goodbye, here’s an instant analysis of the win.

lamar Jackson makes history

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

With an 8-yard keeper, Lamar Jackson became the 4th QB in NFL history to eclipse 5,000 yards rushing in a career.

Jackson joins Michael Vick, Cam Newton and Russell Wilson.

Keenan Allen impact

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs the ball against the against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

With Marlon Humphrey out, Allen had 14 catches for 106 yards on 16 targets.

Ravens best defense ever in Baltimore?

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks to throw a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Baltimore allowed less than 300 total yards and sacked Chargers QB Justin Herbert three times while holding an exlosive offense to 10 points on the night.

Justin Tucker is human

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Justin Tucker #9 celebrates with Jordan Stout #11 after making a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Justin Tucker misses wide left on 44-yard field goal — his first miss this season from under 50 yards. He had been 20-for-20 under 50.

Jadeveon Clowney hitting his peak

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs the ball ahead of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Clowney is refreshed and motivated, while terrorizing opposing quarterbacks off the edge for the Ravens. On Sunday night, Clowney 3 tackles, 1 sack and 2 QB hits.

Justin Herbert

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Herbert was gritty on Sunday night, going 29-44 passing, for 217 yards, one touchdown and one interceptions. Herbert also had 4 rushes for 47 yards, logging more rushing yards than Lamar Jackson.

Zay Flowers is the future

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The rookie had five catches for 25 yards and one receiving touchdown, and then closed the Chargers out with a 32 yard rushing touchdown.

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