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Patriots Rally Past Ravens to Clinch Playoff Berth as Lamar Jackson Exits With Back Injury

The loss leaves Baltimore needing to win out plus Steelers stumbles to preserve a narrow division path.

Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) stiff arms New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the first half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Drake Maye went 31-of-44 for 380 yards with two touchdowns and led fourth-quarter drives capped by Rhamondre Stevenson’s 21-yard go-ahead score.
  • Lamar Jackson was ruled out after a first-half back injury that John Harbaugh described as a bruise, with further evaluation expected in the coming days.
  • Backup Tyler Huntley completed 9 of 10 passes for 65 yards as Baltimore built a 24-13 fourth-quarter lead before faltering late.
  • Zay Flowers’ fumble with 1:48 remaining ended the Ravens’ final possession after New England had taken a 28-24 lead.
  • Derrick Henry ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns but did not receive a carry on Baltimore’s last two drives, fueling questions about late-game usage; Baltimore cannot make the playoffs as a wild card and now needs Steelers losses to keep the AFC North in play, starting with a short-week trip to Green Bay on Saturday.