Did Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Play His Best Game Ever?

The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Cleveland Browns thanks in large part to Lamar Jackson's day. That begs the question: was it his best ever?

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did something Sunday that he's never done in his career before: throw and run for multiple touchdowns in the same game.

Jackson guided Baltimore to a dominant 28-3 win over the Cleveland Browns and didn't needed to stat pad his way to do so either. Is that more impressive than some of his other impressive wins? It certainly shows at the very least that he was efficient in his work.

Jackson's performance is certainly in the conversation for his best ever. What say you, Lamar?

"No, not really," Jackson said when asked if the offense's performance made a statement. "There's still room to grow for us. We're still building."

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks on the field at Cleveland Browns Stadium Sunday / USA TODAY Sports

I mean, theoretically — but still very realistically — Jackson could throw for three touchdowns and run for two. That would account for the "room to grow."

But, exactly how much room? A skiff in the middle of the ocean room or a sardine in a can room?

After Sunday, it feels closer to the latter, and it starts with Jackson's stellar play. He was 15-for-19 for 186 yards and two touchdowns through the air — both of which went to tight end Mark Andrews.

One of Jackson's best throws of his career was the 7-yard touchdown to Andrews with 11 seconds to go until halftime. Staring down the Dawg Pound, Jackson back-pedaled ever so slightly, lofting a pass to the back right pylon over a trio of Browns defenders.

The completion was the most improbable of any pass across the entire NFL in Week 4, according to the NFL's Next Gen Stats.

Jackson's passer rating was the sixth-highest he's ever had in a game, while his completion percentage was his fifth best.

Other games that come to mind when talking about Jackson's best ever are his 442-yard, four-touchdown comeback win against the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 or his five-touchdown performance against the Miami Dolphins in 2019.

In those two games, though, Jackson combined for 68 rushing yards on 17 attempts. Against the Browns, he ran nine times for 27 yards and found the end zone twice.

Judging excellence against other excellent performances is difficult. Whether or not you think it's his best game he's played in his six-year NFL career, we all can agree that if Jackson replicates that style of play week in and week out, the Ravens will win more often than not.