The Baltimore Ravens have the reigning MVP.
Lamar Jackson is playing as such, taking his team to a new level with his dual-threat expertise.
That’s why, ahead of their showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Howie Long claimed that Jackson is currently the “runaway MVP” (via FOX Sports: NFL).
"Lamar to me is the runaway MVP."
Howie Long and @michaelstrahan discuss today's showdown between the Ravens and Steelers! pic.twitter.com/anpdejjR5a
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 17, 2024
That’s a big statement, considering Josh Allen is the oddsmakers’ favorite and has posted the best numbers.
Also, as great as the Ravens have been, they don’t have the best record in the league, and they might not even have the best record in their division by the end of Sunday.
Whatever the case, Jackson has definitely done more than enough to merit at least being in the conversation, and with the season reaching its highest point, his performances are only going to be more impactful.
There have never been doubts about Jackson’s ability to play at a high level.
Then again, he has left something to be desired when it comes to stepping up in the playoffs, and he also has a history of struggles against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
There will be much at stake when those two lifelong hated and divisional rivals square off on Sunday.
This is a short-memory league, and there’s a big tendency to overreact.
Whether Jackson helps or hurts his MVP case after Sunday’s clash against Mike Tomlin’s team remains to be seen, but that will definitely be a must-watch game.
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