Lamar Jackson vents his frustration after the Ravens’ playoff loss, citing turnovers and a crucial drop by Mark Andrews as key issues
Orchard Park: Lamar Jackson was visibly frustrated after the Ravens’ playoff loss to the Bills. He kept clapping his hands, almost like he was trying to wake himself up from a nightmare.
He said, “I tried to squeeze the ball, it slipped out of my hand.” You could feel his annoyance. “Tonight, the turnovers, we can’t have that s***,” he added, clearly upset.
Jackson was expressing a mix of anger and disappointment. The Ravens lost 27-25, and it was a game filled with mistakes. There were dropped passes, a bad snap, and a costly interception. Mark Andrews even dropped a crucial 2-point conversion that could have tied the game.
After the game, Jackson pointed out that the Ravens never punted. Instead, they kept giving the Bills opportunities. This loss adds to the narrative about Jackson’s playoff struggles, now sitting at 3-5 in the postseason.
It’s tough to ignore that other great quarterbacks, like Peyton Manning, had similar playoff woes early in their careers. But Jackson is facing the heat now, especially after this loss. The Ravens are heading home, and it’s not all on him.
He did lead a strong drive late in the game, throwing a beautiful touchdown pass that had the Bills fans worried. But then came the drop by Andrews, which was a gut punch for Ravens fans.
When asked about Andrews, Jackson took the blame off him. “We’re a team,” he said. “I had two costly turnovers myself.” He emphasized that it was a team effort and that they all needed to protect the ball better.
Head coach John Harbaugh echoed that sentiment, saying it was a team loss. The Ravens had been good at protecting the ball all season, but not this time. It’s just how football goes sometimes.
Now, the Ravens are left to figure out what went wrong. They had high hopes this season, especially after adding a star running back like Derrick Henry to help Jackson out. But here they are again, dealing with the aftermath of another playoff exit.
Jackson’s emotions were clear. He’s tired of being so close yet not making it. “We need to punch it in,” he said, expressing the frustration that’s likely shared by fans and teammates alike.