In a dominant display of skill and determination, Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a resounding 56-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins, securing the top seed in the AFC. Jackson's exceptional performance, which included 321 passing yards and five touchdown passes, left the home crowd at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium chanting "MVP!" in awe of his talents.

With this win, the Ravens extended their winning streak to six games, capping off an impressive regular season and clinching their first AFC North title since 2019, the same year when Jackson earned his first MVP award. The team now looks towards their regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where they will have the luxury of resting key players, including Jackson.

While the Dolphins suffered a heavy defeat, the team remains in contention for a playoff spot. However, their chances of clinching the AFC East title now depend on their upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills, scheduled for next weekend. Miami was at a disadvantage as they faced Baltimore without two offensive stars, receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back Raheem Mostert, who were both sidelined due to injuries.

Unfortunately for the Dolphins, they also had another setback in the game, as linebacker Bradley Chubb had to be carted off the field with a knee injury late in the fourth quarter. Chubb's injury could potentially impact Miami's playoff aspirations and will be monitored closely by the team's medical staff.

This highly anticipated contest highlighted the clash between Miami's top-ranked scoring offense and Baltimore's top-ranked scoring defense. Initially, the Dolphins took the early lead with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Cedrick Wilson Jr. However, the Ravens quickly responded with a 20-yard touchdown strike from Jackson to Justice Hill.

Baltimore seized the lead in the second quarter as Gus Edwards capped off a commanding 89-yard drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Although Miami managed to kick a field goal in response, Jackson swiftly connected with Zay Flowers for a dazzling 75-yard touchdown pass, extending the Ravens' lead to 21-13.

The Ravens demonstrated their dominance once again, only 94 seconds later, with an impressive sequence of plays that featured two remarkable one-handed catches. The first was an interception by Roquan Smith, followed by a breathtaking 35-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Isaiah Likely on a fourth-and-7 play.

After a halftime break that was filled with anticipation, Justice Hill electrified the crowd by returning the kickoff 78 yards. This set the stage for Jackson's 7-yard touchdown pass to Likely, further solidifying the Ravens' commanding 35-13 lead.

Notably, Jackson's remarkable performance mirrored the one he had against Miami in 2019, as he achieved a perfect passer rating of 158.3. Only Tom Brady, against the Detroit Lions, has accomplished the same feat of achieving two perfect ratings against the same team with a minimum of 20 passing attempts.

Last season, the Dolphins showcased their comeback abilities, overcoming a 35-14 deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Ravens with a score of 42-38. However, this time around, Baltimore ensured there would be no repeat, responding to Miami's touchdown in the fourth quarter with three quick scores of their own. Jackson found Patrick Ricard for a 4-yard touchdown pass, Melvin Gordon III added a 7-yard rushing touchdown, and Tyler Huntley connected with Charlie Kolar for a 19-yard touchdown pass.

Despite a riveting contest on the field, injuries plagued both teams throughout the game. The Dolphins lost cornerback Xavien Howard to a foot injury, while the Ravens saw cornerback Marlon Humphrey exit the game with a calf injury. Additionally, Ravens' nose tackle Michael Pierce and safety Daryl Worley were evaluated for head injuries.

Looking ahead, the Dolphins will regroup and focus on their crucial matchup against the Buffalo Bills next weekend. Meanwhile, the Ravens, having secured the top seed in the AFC, will rest key players and prepare for their regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.