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The Vikings could only contain Lamar Jackson for so long.

November 8, 2021 at 1:07AM
Ravens middle linebacker Josh Bynes (56) was a standout on defense Sunday. (Jerry Holt, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

LAMAR JACKSON

Ravens quarterback

His first half wasn't pretty, but he was ultimately too much for the depleted Vikings defense to handle. As the Ravens gaining 247 yards on the ground, he rushed for 120 on 21 carries for his 10th career 100-yard rushing game in the regular season, tying Michael Vick's NFL record.

JOSH BYNES

Ravens linebacker

The Baltimore defense appeared as if it was going to be picked apart early, but the Ravens shut down the Vikings for most of the second half and in overtime. Bynes, who entered the starting lineup in Week 6 and has been lauded for his "calmness in the middle," had eight solo tackles, a tackle for a loss and a pass defended.

KENE NWANGWU

Vikings running back

Drafted in the fourth round largely for his kick return skills, the rookie made his first impact on special teams in his second NFL game. He returned the second-half kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown and later converted a handoff on a fake punt into a first down.

This is a 2021 photo of Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens NFL football team. This image reflects the Baltimore Ravens active roster as of Monday, June 14, 2021 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
(AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
This is a 2020 photo of Josh Bynes of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team. This image reflects the Cincinnati Bengals active roster as of Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
(AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
This is a 2021 photo of Kene Nwangwu of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Thursday, May 13, 2021 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Kene Nwangwu (AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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