Loving Lamar: Does Squealing Collinsworth Go Overboard in Ravens QB Reaction?

Loving Lamar Jackson: Does Squealing Cris Collinsworth Go Overboard in Baltimore Ravens QB Reaction?

If you are a Baltimore Ravens fan, you likely sort of find yourself on Cris Collinsworth's side here as it regards the breathtaking talents of Lamar Jackson.

Jackson is very much in contention to win his second NFL MVP trophy for the way he has led the Ravens, most recently punctuated by a Week 15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars that increases the possibility that 11-3 Baltimore is the frontrunner in the AFC - with the first-round playoff bye that goes with that.

And yet ... Collinsworth - undeniably one of the best analysts in the game, and after all these years still enthusiastic enough about his job to not sleepwalk through games - may have gone a bit overboard in his NBC Sports color commentator role on "Sunday Night Football.''

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Listen and watch here, not just to his overwhelming praise for the Ravens quarterback, but also for his literally squealing in delight over the multi-talented Jackson putting his gifts on full display.

Cris Collinsworth in his bag here 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/0HrOuvns0x

— Gavin McHugh (@gavinmchughh) December 18, 2023

Many NFL fans on social media expressed the view that while appreciation for Jackson is certainly merited - and Ravens fans hope there is more to come this week as Baltimore is involved this week in a Christmas night showdown on "Monday Night Football'' at the powerful San Francisco 49ers - Collinsworth might want to reel it in just a bit.

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The capper to the criticism? At least one wag has created a meme-worthy title for how Cris views Jackson, labeling such telecast moments a "Lamargasm."