Lamar Jackson gets playoff win, Ravens beat Titans 20-13

Some first steps are far longer than ors.

Such as what Lamar Jackson achieved Sunday.

After two postseason flops, Jackson was his usual dynamic and decisive self in leading Ravens to a 20-13 wild-card victory at Tennessee. He isn't in any way only reason Baltimore is advancing — defense shut down 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry like or team has come close to doing. But he was a positive contributor, unlike in losses to Chargers and Titans in his or playoff appearances.

Jackson ran for 136 yards and a 48-yard touchdown while throwing for 179 more, rallying Ravens from a 10-0 hole. Ravens (12-5) went 21 straight losses in eir regular season or playoffs when trailing by 10 or more points.

Despite being sacked five times and throwing an interception, Jackson turned in sixth 100-yard rushing game by a quarterback in postseason, and joined Colin Kaepernick with two.

“We stayed focused. We didn’t get rattled. Our coaches didn’t get rattled. We had to put points on board," Jackson said. “I throw an interception, a dumb interception. We just kept fighting.”

Especially defense: Henry had his worst performance this season with 18 carries for 40 yards and Titans (11-6) were held to ir fewest points of season.

“Our defense was tired of hearing ise,” Jackson said. "And y did what y were supposed to do.”

Later Sunday, New Orleans (12-4) hosted Chicago (8-8), followed by Cleveland (11-5) at Pittsburgh (12-4).

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Buccaneers 31, Washington 23

In his first postseason game wearing a uniform or than New England's, Tom Brady showed why he was so responsible for Patriots' two-decade dynasty. While leading his new team, Buccaneers (12-5), to ir first playoff win since Tampa Bay won 2002 championship, Brady extended his record for playoff victories to 31. He threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns in his 42nd postseason start.

“You could win 100-0 and it’s going to be same result in end," Brady said. “You’d love to play great every game; I think it’s good to win and advance. If we don’t play well next week, we’re t going to be happy. Glad we won, glad we have ar week of work.”

Bills 27, Colts 24

At Buffalo, re actually was a playoff game played, for first time in 15 years. And won by Bills, AFC East champions for first time since 1995. Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and scored ar rushing, and Bills (14-3) kcked down a desperation pass by Philip Rivers to end game.

Bills have won seven in a row.

“We understand that whatever’s going on in game, we feel like we’ve got a chance,” Allen said. “That’s just based on how we play, how we trust one ar, how we care for one ar, how we practice. Just foundation. ... It is a family-like atmosphere here and we want to do everything in our power t to let each or down.”

Rams 30, Seahawks 20

At Seattle, a staunch defensive performance by league's top-ranked unit lifted Los Angeles (11-6) into divisional round. Rams, even with unanimous All-Pro DT Aaron Donald sitting out much of second half with a rib injury, rattled Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, sacking him five times and getting a pick-6 from Darious Williams. LA also shut down Seattle rushing attack.

"We expected to do this," Rams coach Sean McVay said. "body acted surprised.”

Im credits: AP