Ravens Dominate Dolphins in Thrilling Thursday Night Football Showdown!
The Baltimore Ravens soared to victory over the Miami Dolphins with a resounding 28-6 win on “Thursday Night Football,” marking a triumphant return for quarterback Lamar Jackson after his Week 4 hamstring injury. Jackson showcased his stellar form, throwing four touchdown passes, with two finding their way to tight end Mark Andrews. Derrick Henry added to the Ravens' dominance with an impressive 119 rushing yards.
Rashod Bateman and Charlie Kolar also joined the touchdown party, further solidifying the Ravens' offensive prowess. This victory marks Baltimore's first back-to-back wins of the season, improving their record to 3-5. Meanwhile, the Dolphins struggled, falling to 2-7.
The game wasn't without its turning points. A crucial fumble by the Dolphins' Tahj Washington gave the Ravens excellent field position, which Lamar Jackson and the offense capitalized on with a touchdown pass to Mark Andrews on fourth-and-goal. While the Dolphins' defense showed flashes of resilience, costly mistakes ultimately proved too much to overcome.
Malik Washington's Performance Under the Microscope
Looking at individual performances, Miami's Malik Washington entered the game with player prop bets set at over 1.5 rushing yards and over 30.5 receiving yards. However, his season average of 16.9 receiving yards per game fell short of the prop total. Washington has only exceeded 30.5 receiving yards in one of eight games this season. While he has one touchdown catch this year, he hasn't recorded multiple touchdowns in a single game.
Dolphins' Defensive Struggles
The Dolphins' defense struggled against the Ravens' passing attack, which aligns with their season-long trend of allowing 250.7 passing yards per game, ranking them 28th in the NFL. Their inability to contain Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' receivers proved costly.
Ultimately, the Ravens' dominant performance, fueled by Lamar Jackson's return and the Dolphins' costly errors, secured a decisive victory on Thursday Night Football.