"Even LeBron James has an off night": Kyle Hamilton defends Lamar Jackson for 3-turnover game as Ravens QB struggles massively vs. Bengals

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Kyle Hamilton defends Lamar Jackson for 3-turnover game as Ravens QB struggles massively vs. Bengals (Image Credits - IMAGN/GETTY)
Kyle Hamilton defends Lamar Jackson for 3-turnover game as Ravens QB struggles massively vs. Bengals (Image Credits - IMAGN/GETTY)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson struggled in his team's 32-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 13 on Thursday. Jackson went 17 of 32 for 246 yards and an interception, while also fumbling twice in the Thanksgiving Day game.

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Despite Jackson's poor outing against Cincinnati, Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton defended the QB while comparing him to four-time NBA champion LeBron James.

"(He's) a two-time MVP for a reason. Even LeBron has an off night," Hamilton said of Jackson's struggles.
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Jackson was also at a loss for words for his performance, having turned the ball over three times for the first time in four years.

"I just have to play consistently," Jackson said in his post-game interview. "I can't have turnovers, especially in any game – not just this game, but in any game – I can't have turnovers."

Jackson also took accountability for his errors.

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"Weird fumbles," Jackson said. "But, we have to hold onto the ball. I'm not even talking about – I'm talking about myself. (I have to) hold onto the ball (and) make throws. I feel like I missed throws. That was … I don't miss those. It has to be consistent."

Although Jackson didn't seem to find his rhythm on Thursday, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shone on his return to action after recovering from a turf toe injury. Burrow completed 24 of 46 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

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With the win, Cincinnati kept alive its minimalistic chances of making the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson's Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season

NFL: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - Source: Imagn
NFL: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - Source: Imagn

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (6-6) will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The Ravens are still in control of their playoff hopes. However, they might need to win the AFC North to confirm a postseason berth, since they are tied with the number of wins and losses as the Steelers, who are leading the division.

Pittsburgh, however, will face the Buffalo Bills in its Week 13 game on Sunday before travelling to face Baltimore.

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