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Studs and duds from Ravens 23-7 win over Jaguars in Week 15

An AFC showdown highlighted the final game of the Week 15 slate, as the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-7 to remain the No. 1 overall seed in the conference.

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 in a dominant performance against Jacksonville.

With preparation for a gigantic showdown against the 49ers set to begin, here are the studs and duds from the Ravens’ 23-7 win over Jacksonville.

Stud--Lamar Jackson

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson finished the game 14-for-24 with 171 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and one interception while adding 97 rushing yards on 12 carries.

Stud--Keaton Mitchell

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) hands off to running back Keaton Mitchell (34) against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Mitchell had 9 carries for 73 yards (8.1 YPC) and two catches for 15 yards before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Stud--Isaiah Likely

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) makes a catch defended by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Likely led the Ravens pass catchers with five receptions, for 70 yards and a touchdown.

Dud--Odell Beckham Jr.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

Like Flowers, Beckham Jr. played the role of decoy on Sunday night, logging 1 catch, for 14 yards on three targets.

Dud--Zay Flowers

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Flowers played the role of decoy on Sunday, logging 1 catch, for 7 yards on two targets.

Stud--Justin Madubuike

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Justin Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammates 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)

The Ravens defensive tackle finished the game with one sack (the 11th game in a row where he has recorded at least 0.5 a sack), adding four quarterback hits and a forced fumble.

Stud--Kyle Hamilton

Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

One week after exiting a Ravens win with a knee injury, Hamilton was dynamic against the Jaguars, logging 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass defended.

Hamilton played a key role in Evan Engram finishing with four catches for 28 yards.

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