Lamar Jackson put up a 103.8 passer rating last season, threw 21 touchdowns against only seven interceptions, and that was his floor. Let that sink in. The dude played just 13 games in 2025, rarely looked completely like himself because of injuries, and still dropped numbers most quarterbacks dream about for a career year. If that’s what he does when he’s banged up, the rest of the NFL better be ready for what’s coming.
The Comeback Story is Just Getting Started
The 2025 season never quite unfolded the way Baltimore envisioned. Injuries prevented Jackson from playing a full slate of games, leaving him less than 100 percent when he was out there. That meant their playoff hopes ended way earlier than anyone expected. But here’s the kicker: sometimes the biggest roster improvement isn’t some splashy free-agent signing. It’s getting your franchise guy back to full health. A long offseason gave Lamar Jackson the chance to heal up, and it sounds like he used every second of it. With new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle now in the building, and Jackson finally getting healthy, Baltimore’s ready to unleash him.
Still Slinging and Scampering with the Best
Think he lost a step? Nope. Jackson still led the NFL with 13.3 yards per completion last season, showing he never lost that ability to absolutely torch defenses over the top. He’s still one of football’s most dangerous vertical passers, ready to drop bombs if his offensive line gives him a second to work. And his legs? His 302 rushing yards in 2025 were a career low as a full-time starter, sure. But before that, he never dipped below 764 yards since taking over in 2019. Even in his rookie year, starting just seven games, he still had 695! That 2025 dip was probably about keeping him healthy, not declining athleticism. When they need him to run, he’s still changing games with his legs.
The MVP Blueprint Already Exists
We’ve seen this movie before, folks. This guy has only one losing record in seven seasons as a full-time starter, and that 6-7 mark was during the injury-riddled 2025 campaign where the Steelers delivered a brutal knockout blow in the closing weeks. Don’t mistake one tough year for a new trend. Remember 2024? Jackson led the whole darn league in yards per attempt (8.8), passer rating (119.6), and QBR (74.8). He dropped 41 touchdowns that year! That’s the ceiling, and it’s ridiculously high.
Optimism is through the roof for the Ravens. Jackson’s already rewritten the record books for rushing quarterbacks, and he’s got MVP awards on his shelf. Now, healthy and with a new OC, there’s every reason to believe he’s about to remind everyone in the league just how dominant he can be. Get ready for a massive 2026 season from the guy who might not have even reached his peak yet.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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