The Baltimore Ravens didn’t just beat the New York Giants on Sunday—they made a statement. Lamar Jackson stole the show, delivering a dominant performance in a 35-14 win at MetLife Stadium. This wasn’t just a bounce-back victory; it was a reminder of why Jackson deserves serious MVP consideration.
Jackson put on a clinic, tying his career-high with five touchdown passes while completing 21 of 25 attempts for 290 yards. He added 65 rushing yards just because he could. This was the kind of game that reminds everyone why he’s one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in the league—and why his name belongs in the MVP conversation.
As the game wrapped up, Ravens fans made their feelings known, showering Jackson with chants of “M-V-P” as he jogged off the field. Even on the road, it was clear who the star of the day was.
Some words of encouragement for Malik Nabers and then a jog off to chants of “M-V-P” from the #Ravens’ fans for Lamar Jackson. pic.twitter.com/DHHXTDoSpB
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 15, 2024
Lamar Jackson tosses five touchdowns vs. Giants to cement himself as MV3
Lamar started hot and never cooled off. On the Ravens’ third possession, he found Mark Andrews for a 13-yard touchdown, breaking a franchise record for Andrews (48 career TDs). That was just the beginning.
Jackson connected twice with Rashod Bateman, including a 49-yard bomb that showed off his trademark deep-ball accuracy, and later hit the receiver again for a 20-yard score. Rookie wideout Devontez Walker got in on the fun with a 21-yard touchdown, the first of his career, and Justice Hill capped Jackson’s day with a 27-yard catch-and-run.
It wasn’t just the volume of touchdowns that stood out—it was the efficiency. Jackson completed 84 percent of his passes and posted a quarterback rating of 154.6, just shy of a perfect 158.3. The man had more touchdowns than incompletions, for goodness sake.
With his performance against the G-Men, Jackson has 34 passing touchdowns, just three interceptions, and 743 rushing yards. If MVP voters were getting lost in the Josh Allen/Saquon Barkley sauce, welcome back to reality.
This wasn’t just Lamar’s show. The Ravens’ offense converted 8 of 10 third downs and racked up 445 yards. Baltimore scored on five straight possessions after a sluggish start, reminding everyone why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the league.
The defense held its ground, too, with Ar’Darius Washington snagging a late interception to shut the door on any hopes of a Giants rally. New York cycled through quarterbacks, with Tommy DeVito leaving due to a concussion and backup Tim Boyle stepping in with uninspiring results.
Baltimore looked like a complete team, one ready to make noise as the postseason approaches.
The Ravens head into a massive AFC North showdown next week against the Steelers. With Pittsburgh holding a slim division lead, this game could decide the fate of the Ravens’ playoff push—and Lamar’s MVP campaign.
But for now, Jackson reminded everyone why he’s still that guy. Five touchdowns, no mercy, and a Ravens win to keep the MVP train rolling.