WATCH: “See y’all next week!” – Lamar Jackson runs into the tunnel after scoring his 2nd rushing TD against the Texans, fans react
Jackson had 4 touchdowns in the game.
The Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson (#8) runs for a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (Via Imago)
Lamar Jackson can celebrate however he wants. He has earned that. During the Baltimore Ravens AFC Division playoff game against the Houston Texans, Jackson posted another memorable moment for football fans to watch in a loop.
During the fourth quarter, with Baltimore leading 24-10, Jackson caught a snap on 2nd and 5—fake tossed the ball to running back Justice Hill—and then took off, carving a path through the Texans defense to score an 8-yard rushing touchdown.
It called for a celebration, and he did so by running straight inside the M&T Bank Stadium tunnel, followed by a few of his teammates. Jackson high-fived some of the Ravens fans in the stands and then enjoyed the moment, well aware they had one foot in the championship game.
Football fans enjoyed Lamar Jackson running into the tunnel after scoring a touchdown against the Texans
While coming out of the tunnel, guard John Simpson grabbed one of the photographers’ cameras and prepared to take a photo by himself. Jackson, along with tackle Ronnie Stanley, posed to edge the moment in football history.
Football fans on social media had a blast watching Lamar Jackson split the Houston defense to score his second rushing touchdown of the night.
The game ended with the Ravens winning 34-10, with Jackson being in a cheerful mood to finally win another playoff tie, his first since 2020. He definitely proved Nick Wright wrong. During the post-game press conference, reporters asked the 27-year-old about his tunnel celebration.
I don't know what to tell you, but what happened after I came out? They all got the camera, taking pictures. That's what happened. I don't know what happened that led me to it. I was off to the races.Jackson
Lamar Jackson had 16 completions for 152 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, along with 11 carries for 100 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. As per ESPN stats, it was the Pro Bowler’s fourth playoff game with 50 rushing yards, equaling Steve Young, Russell Wilson, and Colin Kaepernick.
This win also sets up the first AFC Championship home game in Baltimore Ravens history. They will face either the Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills, which will take place at Orchard Park on Sunday.
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Ishan Misra
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