Ravens' Lamar Jackson: Best 'Dual Threat' QB in NFL?

Lamar Jackson has been the best in the air and on the ground for the Baltimore Ravens this season.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 22, 2023

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Lamar Jackson has been crucial for the Baltimore Ravens all season long.

His ability to pass and run has turned him into a franchise quarterback, and he's arguably putting his best season to date for the Ravens as they sit at 11-3 atop the AFC.

In the first season running Todd Monken's offense, Jackson has unlocked new heights and he's one of the toughest quarterbacks to face in the NFL.

ESPN lists Jackson as the league's best "dual-threat" quarterback.

"Jackson has 741 rushing yards this season, including five TDs. And 372 of them have come on designed carries, at a 5.8 per-attempt clip," ESPN writes. "He's a sudden mover with elite body control and the straight-line juice to produce on the ground."

ESPN also praised Jackson's off-platform passing, giving him a slight edge over Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

"I nearly picked Mahomes here -- he can throw from any platform and make highlight-reel plays -- but it's Jackson this season," ESPN writes. "His second-reaction skills to extend plays and create outside of structure really pop."

Who Is More Valuable: Lamar or Brock?

Ultimately, if Jackson is the best quarterback at two unique skills compared to everyone else in the league, and if he's leading the team with the best record in the NFL, then perhaps he is deserving for his second NFL MVP award.

Jackson and the Ravens are set to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Kickoff on Christmas Day is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET.

Published Dec 22, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.