The Baltimore Ravens have provided an important update on quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of their Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions.
Baltimore rebounded strongly in Week 2 after their heartbreaking collapse against the Buffalo Bills in the opener, where they let a 15-point advantage slip away in the final minutes of Sunday Night Football. This time, the Ravens took care of business, cruising past their division rivals, the Cleveland Browns, in a 41-17 win.
Jackson was at the center of it all, putting together a sharp outing by completing 19 of 29 throws for 225 yards and four touchdowns. The victory moved the Ravens to 1-1 on the season and set the stage for a high-profile primetime battle with Detroit. Ahead of that showdown, Baltimore revealed an impressive stat that speaks to Jackson’s remarkable consistency under center.
According to Next Gen Stats, Jackson has tossed 32 touchdown passes of at least 10 air yards since the start of 2024, the most in the league — and a full 10 more than the next closest quarterback.
When Jackson entered the NFL in 2018 as the final pick of the first round, many doubted whether he could thrive as a traditional passer. Those doubts quickly faded, as he not only showcased unmatched athleticism as a dual-threat quarterback but also emerged as one of the most efficient throwers in the league.
The two-time MVP finished second in last year’s race to Josh Allen, who secured his first career MVP trophy. Yet, both quarterbacks share the same criticism: despite their accolades, neither has reached the Super Bowl, with playoff defeats to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs blocking their paths.
The last two seasons saw both Baltimore and Buffalo bow out in the AFC Championship Game to Kansas City. But with the Chiefs stumbling out of the gate at 0-2 this year, the door may finally be opening for Jackson’s Ravens — and Allen’s Bills — to make their long-awaited push to the NFL’s biggest stage.
