'He was the general:' Ravens HC John Harbaugh lauds Lamar Jackson's 4-TD game vs. Browns

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh lauded Lamar Jackson’s overall performance against the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, noting that the sixth-year passer had himself a "fantastic football game." "Finally, Lamar [Jackson] … [You're going against the top-rated] defense was really a challenge, and Lamar kept his poise," Harbaugh said during his postgame press conference. […]

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Sep 17, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) carries the ball in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cara Owsley-USA TODAY Sports
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh lauded Lamar Jackson’s overall performance against the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, noting that the sixth-year passer had himself a "fantastic football game."

"Finally, Lamar [Jackson] … [You're going against the top-rated] defense was really a challenge, and Lamar kept his poise," Harbaugh said during his postgame press conference. "He was running the show out there. He was the point guard. He was the general. He was making the calls, making the changes, [and] handling the shot clock.

"I just thought he played a fantastic football game."

As Harbaugh touched on, Jackson played like a point guard on Sunday, as he anchored Baltimore’s offense with ease. He threw a pair of touchdown passes and notched a 142.5 passer rating against a Browns defense that entered Week 4 ranking at first in the NFL in points per game allowed with a 10.7 average. On the ground, the versatile quarterback rushed for 27 yards and two touchdowns.

Harbaugh was far from surprised to see Jackson enjoy much success as both a passer and a runner in Baltimore’s 28-3 win over Cleveland.

"Lamar [Jackson] is who he is as a player because of who he is and what his ability and talents and his hard work and his intelligence and all those things," Harbaugh said. "So, he’s going to bring his full skillset to every game. That’s what he’s going to do. That’s what he does. That’s why he is who he is."

Jackson has tallied four passing touchdowns and four rushing scores through four games played this season.

Baltimore is now set for a road clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5.