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On a night with few offensive fireworks, it was fitting that the biggest play would be a 101-yard intercept return for a touchdown by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson.
The game tied the longest interception comeback in NFL playoff history, with George Teague of Green Bay (1993, Wild Card).
The Bills had just advanced 10-3 in the third quarter, but the Ravens went up a long haul and knocked on the door for a potential draw touchdown when quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t appear to see Johnson slash below on a throw in the end area.
Johnson, in his third year out of Weber State, was untouched as he took off to the end zone with the quick Jackson unable to knock him down.
TARON JOHNSON 101-YARD PICK-SIX!#BILLSMAFIA #NFLPlayoffs
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It was Jackson’s first red zone interception of his career. Entering Saturday night, he had 49 touchdowns and no interceptions in the red zone in his career (including the playoffs).
Jackson hit 20.66 MPH while trying to chase Johnson, whose top speed was 20.39 MPH on the game. It was the 3rd fastest Lamar of his NFL career.
In week 14, Johnson hit a top speed of 20.90 mph on his 51-yard Ben Roethlisberger pick-six.
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