'It doesn't mean anything yet:' Lamar Jackson gets real on Ravens' win vs. Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens picked up a statement 27-24 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. The Bengals entered the divisional contest as the betting favorite, and still, Baltimore managed to put together one of the more convincing performances by any team on Sunday. For Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' victory against Cincinnati was just […]

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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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The Baltimore Ravens picked up a statement 27-24 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. The Bengals entered the divisional contest as the betting favorite, and still, Baltimore managed to put together one of the more convincing performances by any team on Sunday.

For Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' victory against Cincinnati was just another game.

"To me, it doesn't mean anything yet," Jackson said during his postgame press conference. "That's just two wins in a 17-game season. So, we have to stay focused and get ready for our next opponents.

"We can do well today on this victory, but other than that, we have to stay locked in because it's not a championship game."

Jackson, who now boasts a 7-1 career record against the Bengals, had his way both in the air and on the ground on Sunday. The two-time Pro Bowler threw for 237 yards and rushed for 54 yards. Baltimore’s offensive line, which was missing two starters in Ronnie Stanley (knee) and Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) due to their respective injuries, made life easier for Jackson in the game, as he was not sacked once.

The Bengals currently sit in last place in the AFC North standings with a 0-2 record. Cincinnati received plenty of preseason hype ahead of the season, which Jackson paid no attention to.

"I was pretty much focused on us and getting focused with this offense, this new offense, and just getting back with my guys and focusing on what we have to focus on," Jackson said.

The Ravens are now set to meet the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.

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