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Don’t Look Now, But Lamar Jackson and the Ravens Are the NFL’s Top Team

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This game was different than the last two showdowns—one against the Texans, the other against the 49ers, both of which ended with the Ravens’ point total in the 40s and the other team in single digits. Hell, it was different than the game against the Patriots on Sunday night in Week 9, too, and the game against the Seahawks in Week 7 that was tight deep into the second half.

For the first time in a long time, Baltimore swung at an opponent with its overpowering offense and the opponent swung back with similar force.