Lamar Jackson's Big Night Leads Ravens to Win Over Bucs

Tampa Bay, USATue Oct 22 2024
Baltimore's quarterback, Lamar Jackson, had a stellar performance with 281 passing yards and five touchdowns, helping the Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31. The Ravens rallied from a 10-0 deficit to score 34 unanswered points. Jackson's connection with wide receiver Rashod Bateman was notable, with Bateman catching four passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. The Ravens' running back, Derrick Henry, also had a significant impact with 169 rushing yards and a late 81-yard run that set up a touchdown. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers struggled with injuries. Their star wide receiver, Mike Evans, left the game with a hamstring injury, and fellow receiver Chris Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle and is out indefinitely. Despite the injuries, Tampa Bay's quarterback, Baker Mayfield, completed 31 of 45 passes for 370 yards and three touchdowns. However, the Ravens' defense stepped up with two interceptions from cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The Ravens' tight end, Mark Andrews, made history with two touchdown receptions, bringing his career total to 43 and surpassing Todd Heap's franchise record. The game saw a lot of back-and-forth action, with the Ravens ultimately securing the win and extending their winning streak to five games.
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    How did the injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin impact the Buccaneers' performance?
    What was the significance of Derrick Henry's 81-yard run in the context of the game?
    With so many yards on offense, did the Ravens consider renaming themselves the 'Baltimore Yardbirds'?

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