John Harbaugh continues perfect record against younger brother Jim as Ravens defeat Chargers
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on Tuesday (AEDT).
It was the first clash between the Harbaughs since Super Bowl 47 in February 2013, when John's Ravens beat Jim's San Francisco 49ers.
Sixty-year-old Jim Harbaugh returned to the NFL this year after nine seasons at Michigan, where he won a national title, to take over the top job in LA.
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The brothers shared a quick hug and handshake at midfield after the game.
Jim and John Harbaugh embrace after the game. Getty
Baltimore trailed 10-0 but scored on five straight drives to take control. They also converted three fourth downs, including a two-yard gain by Mark Andrews on a direct snap late in the second quarter before taking the lead.
Justice Hill ran for a 51-yard touchdown in the last quarter to seal it for the Ravens, who have won three of their past four but remain in second spot in the AFC North.
Jackson, who leads the league in total yards, completed 16 of 22 passes for 177 yards.
Lamar Jackson in action at SoFi Stadium. Getty
For the Chargers, star quarterback Justin Herbert completed 21 of 36 for 218 yards ran for a five-yard touchdown on a scramble up the middle on the Chargers' opening drive.
The loss ends a four-game winning streak for the Chargers.
NFC hopefuls Philadelphia will travel to face the Ravens next week, while the Chargers head to Atlanta as they look to remain firmly entrenched in the AFC playoff mix.
