Lamar Jackson's Unstoppable Streak: The Dual-Threat QB Leading Ravens to Super Bowl Contention
October 22, 2024As the Baltimore Ravens position themselves as Super Bowl contenders, Lamar Jackson stands out as one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the league.
Jackson boasts an impressive 22-1 record against NFC teams, marking the best interconference record for any starting quarterback since 1970.
His dominance against NFC opponents includes winning 10 consecutive games, during which he has completed 69.2% of his passes, throwing 14 touchdowns and only three interceptions.
This impressive streak was briefly interrupted by a loss to the New York Giants, which was attributed to uncharacteristic turnovers.
Jackson's performance under pressure is particularly notable; in a game against the 49ers, he completed 10 of 12 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown while facing duress.
Defensive coordinators find it challenging to prepare for Jackson's dual-threat capability, often resorting to using scout team players to mimic his speed.
His improvisation skills were on display in a previous game against the Arizona Cardinals, where he threw a touchdown pass while off-balance.
In a recent game against the Dallas Cowboys, Jackson executed a deceptive play by faking a handoff to Zay Flowers, which confused the defense and allowed him to run effectively.
Jackson led the Ravens to a narrow 28-25 victory over the Cowboys, securing a crucial first down with a 10-yard run.
He possesses a unique ability to extend plays, making it difficult for defenses to maintain coverage on his receivers.
Notably, Jackson's average time before throwing a pass is three seconds, the longest for any AFC quarterback since he entered the league.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh acknowledged being fooled by Jackson's play, further highlighting the quarterback's skill in deceiving defenses.
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ESPN • Oct 21, 2024
Why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is an NFL-best 22-1 vs. NFC - ESPN