Analysis: Bills took away explosive runs, shut down Lamar Jackson By Mark Gaughan News Sports Reporter Jan 17, 2021 Jan 17, 2021 Updated Mar 12, 2026 0 Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) dumps off a pass as Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) pursues during the second quarter. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Mark Gaughan News Sports Reporter The Buffalo Bills’ defense took away the Baltimore Ravens' big-play rushes Saturday night.kAm(:E9@FE E96 6IA=@D:G6 CFD9:?8 A=2JD[ #2G6?D BF2CE6C324< {2>2C y24<D@? 4@F=5 ?@E >2<6 6?@F89 A=2JD :? 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