Lamar Jackson’s Ability to Handle Pressure Is Fueling the Ravens’ Surge

“People my age are holding back the enthusiasm,” said one fan who is accustomed to heartbreak.

After Chicago’s sixth straight heartbreaking loss, the players weren’t ready to hear another “sticking together” speech. They’d had enough.

Plenty of people, teams, moments and milestones made it a special year, a columnist for The Athletic writes.