CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lamar Jackson and the Ravens made quite the statement on Christmas when they demolished the 49ers in Santa Clara, 33-19. In the win, Jackson completed 23 of 35 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 45 yards.
Jackson looks like the heavy favorite for the MVP with two weeks to go in the season barring a massive collapse. He already has more passing yards this season (3,357) than he did in his MVP season in 2019 (3,127) and his 66.3% completion percentage would also be the best of his career.
He also has the Ravens on a five-game winning streak and either one win or one Browns loss in the final two weeks away from giving his team the AFC North title once again.
But there is one thing that he still has to cross off his list: playoff success.
He’s just a much better passer than those years.
32. Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas Raiders (27)
31. Sam Howell, Washington Commanders (26, being benched for Jacoby Brissett)
29. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (32)
28. Bailey Zappe, New England Patriots (30)
27. Nick Mullens, Minnesota Vikings (25