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Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow delight NFL fans with 9 total touchdowns in the Ravens' OT win over the Bengals | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow delight NFL fans with 9 total touchdowns in the Ravens' OT win over the Bengals | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 06: Tyler Linderbaum #64 and Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hug before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Anything you can do, I can do better.

Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson were electrifying on Sunday, scoring point after point in one of the NFL games of the season so far, ultimately leading to a 41-38 overtime win for Baltimore.

Burrow threw for 392 yards and five touchdowns, the most of his career, and finished the game 30 of 39 with three sacks and one interception. He found Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins for two touchdowns each.

But Jackson matched him every step of the way, going 26 of 42 for 348 yards, four touchdowns, one sack and no interceptions. He also ran 12 times for 56 yards, but lost a fumble in overtime.

Will the defensive tape cause immense heartburn for Cincy defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and his Baltimore colleague Zach Orr?

But NFL fans loved every second of the Burrow vs. Jackson thriller:

Mike Clay @MikeClayNFL

9 combined touchdown passes between Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow.
The attack is back!

Admittedly, this game had far-reaching implications that went beyond the individual encounters. The Bengals were already fighting for their lives this season, hoping to avoid a 1-4 start. The Ravens didn't want to fall below .500 themselves and hoped not to fall even further behind the 3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers at the top of the AFC North.

And as magical as both players were, both had costly turnovers. An interception by Burrow late in the fourth quarter ultimately led to Baltimore's game-winning field goal. Jackson's fumble in overtime gave the Bengals a short field and a chance to win the game with a field goal, although the attempt fell short.

The Ravens quickly capitalized as Derrick Henry galloped down the field on the ensuing drive and set up Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal.

However, none of these mistakes could dim the brilliance of either player. When the dust settled, Cincinnati's season was in the balance, Baltimore was still nipping at Pittsburgh's heels, and both teams were dealing with huge defensive issues.

For neutral fans, however, Burrow vs. Jackson was as good as it gets.

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