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The Lamar Jackson era: the Baltimore Ravens story
Franchise era
2018—present
The Lamar Jackson era
Baltimore Ravens
The story in one sentence
Jackson transformed the Ravens immediately, won multiple MVP awards and kept Baltimore among the AFC's elite while the organization rebuilt its defense around him.
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Option football and improvisation become an MVP offense
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Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews and Roquan Smith gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2018
What came before
Baltimore stayed competitive while the title roster aged, then prepared for its boldest offensive reinvention.
2021-01-10
Wild Card: Baltimore Ravens vs Tennessee Titans
2024-01-20
Divisional Round: Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens
2024-01-28
Conference Championship: Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core