VIDEO: Lamar Jackson's Surprising Favorite Moment From Sunday's Win is the Real Reason He's the MVP
By Michael Luciano
Lamar Jackson has emerged as not just a star quarterback this year, but he's becoming must-watch television for any NFL fan. Jackson might be leading the 8-2 Baltimore Ravens while clocking in fourth overall in passer rating, but his favorite moment from his 41-7 domination of the Houston Texans this past weekend was when wide receiver Seth Roberts finally got into the end zone for his first score this year.
Lamar Jackson’s proudest moment yesterday?
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) November 18, 2019
Seth Roberts’ first TD as a Raven.
Why?
“He hadn’t scored all year,” Lamar told @AlbertBreer. “He’s been doing a great job blocking, but he’s not a lineman & he’s not a TE. He’s a WR and he’s always with us.”pic.twitter.com/WSa0N6DEo1
That right there, folks, is called leadership.
LJ is looking out for his receivers, and he's well aware of the work Roberts puts in on each play. So, to reward him with a touchdown pass was an awesome moment for the second-year signal caller.
Jackson has completed 66% of his passes for 2,258 yards, 19 touchdowns, and just five picks. On the ground, he's racked up 788 yards and six touchdowns, as his unique style of quarterback play has left defenses confused and outmatched.
Another week, another jaw dropping performance from @Lj_era8.
— NFL (@NFL) November 18, 2019
?17/24, 222 Passing Yards
? 4 Touchdown Passes
? 86 Rushing Yards@Ravens | #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/kSU9UZBP7U
Anyone who questioned Lamar's leadership capabilities during his time at Louisville or in Baltimore has to eat a nice big pile of crow after the way he's started off this season.
Russell Wilson might have been the MVP frontrunner, but performances like what we saw last week might have vaulted Jackson ahead of him in the debate.