The Baltimore Ravens won 28-6 over the Miami Dolphins Thursday night to improve their record to 3-5 for the season. Here are Baltimore Beatdown Roundtable Reactions on the Ravens’ Week 9 primetime victory:

After starting the season with a 1-5 record, it’s amazing what a 2-game winning streak can do. While there is still much to be done, the Ravens are starting to look like the Super Bowl favorite they were rated as at the beginning of the season. Lamar Jackson returned to the field and it was all that you could hope for. (Although one more touchdown would have made it a Jackson Five.) The offense continued to struggle with short yardage situations. The offensive line is a major concern, and could limit what this offense can be.

The Ravens have been able to generate turnovers for the past week, starting with an interception by Nate Wiggins. This week, they added three more. Miami was able to score only one goal despite the defense giving up many yards. This team could benefit from a bend-but-don’t-break defensive strategy that forces turnovers. The pass rush remains an issue, but I’m hopeful that Eric DeCosta won’t leave any stone unturned to fix it before the deadline for trades. — Dustin Cox

The Ravens achieved exactly what they wanted: a homecoming to South Florida. They went there, won, and then left fairly healthy. The game was split into two halves. Miami was supposed to have won, but the Ravens were up by 14-6 at halftime. The offensive line was poor and the offense inconsistent. It was the same old problem of not being able to stay on field. The defense was bent-don’t break, but it was saved by penalties and miscues. The first half of the game was much more ugly than it appeared on the scoreboard. The Ravens got it done. The Ravens won the game.

Mike Green recorded his second sack. Malaki Starks made his first interception, showing off his ball-handling skills in deep centerfield. The defense also forced two fumbles. This totaled three turnovers and 2 sacks for the team. Lamar Jackson was a bit rattled and off by the poor offensive line play during the first half, but he settled down and made some incredible throws. He went four touchdowns with a casual rating of 143.2. Eric DeCosta still has work to do as we enter a 10-day holiday and the five-day trade deadline. — Zach Canter

Lamar Jackson’s comeback went exactly as the Ravens hoped. Although he didn’t have a significant impact on the game as a runner his arm appeared to be in mid-season shape. Derrick Henry was slow to start, but once he got going the Dolphins were unable to stop him. The takeaways were my biggest takeaway! Gilman, Humphrey and Starks made all big plays this year that the Ravens couldn’t count on. Brent Urban made a fantastic sack. Zach Orr should be credited for the way this defense has played since Houston’s embarrassing loss. Onto Minnesota! Mark Myers

Few weeks ago the Ravens season looked like it was in danger of falling apart. After a strong win at home against the Bears and a dominant show in Miami, this team seems to be on track. Lamar Jackson scored four touchdowns on his return to the field after missing three weeks with a hamstring problem. Baltimore’s defense made big plays against an offense that moved the ball regularly. This isn’t a good Miami team but a win like this on a national TV, in a short time frame, is a major step toward the postseason. – Nikhil Mehta

Offensively, the Ravens have a lot to do. It’s difficult to ask for more than a 22 point win in primetime if you want to secure another important victory. Lamar Jackson’s rhythm developed as the game went on, and the offense found its own identity in the third quarter. The defense also continued to improve. The Ravens benefited from the Dolphins’ mistakes and miscues. But they also took full advantage of those mistakes. The Ravens have a much better position than they did a few weeks back, with two consecutive wins and another mini-bye week coming up. — Frank Platko