Much has been said about Lamar Jackson’s dismantling of the New England defense, and how his “video game-like” athleticism proved too tough for Coach Bill Belichick to handle. While it might be a touch overstated, they’re right; Jackson constantly slipped around the Pats’ D-line and never turned the ball over.
As impressive as his night was, there’s a more important reason Jackson’s skills and reliability were showcased: Ravens coach John Harbaugh’s gameplanning.
Halfway through the season, the New England defense was crowned one of the best of the decade. They led the league in sacks and had reeled in an astounding 19 interceptions.