In the AFC Championship Game, Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, found himself behind the Kansas City Chiefs at halftime. Despite the score, Jackson pulled off a remarkable feat during the game that’s worth celebrating.
In a tense moment just before halftime, with the Ravens facing a second-and-five, Jackson threw a pass that was deflected by a Chiefs defender. But instead of letting it go, Jackson stayed focused, managed to catch the ball himself before it got intercepted, and then dashed forward for a crucial first down. It was a play that had sports commentators like Tony Romo in awe, calling it one of the greatest plays he’s ever seen.
What made this play even more special is that it’s a rare occurrence in football. According to Jay Morrison, the last time a quarterback caught his own pass in a conference championship game was way back in 2008 when Kurt Warner, playing for the Arizona Cardinals, did it against the Philadelphia Eagles. Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com confirmed this, pinpointing the exact moment of Warner’s play.
Cameron Cox of 12 News even managed to dig up a replay of Warner’s catch. Warner himself joked on Twitter that despite the play being memorable, he didn’t gain much yardage from it, unlike Jackson who’s known for his incredible athleticism.
Now, Jackson aims to follow in Warner’s footsteps not just in making a unique play but also in winning the conference championship. As halftime hits, Jackson’s stats show he’s had a decent performance, completing five passes for 67 yards and securing one touchdown, in addition to gaining 27 rushing yards.
