Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson impressed once again in the 2024 season. Jackson posted some of the best numbers of his career, specifically through the air where he had career highs in passing yards, completions and touchdowns.
That helped the Ravens to a No. 3 seed in the AFC Playoffs and an AFC North division title. For Jackson though, it was not enough to claim his third NFL MVP.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson led an eight-play, 88-yard scoring drive in the final three minutes Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
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He fell short in the race to Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen. The incredible campaigns of both players meant the decision would spark controversy either way, but Jackson did not emerge victorious in this case.
While the dust has settled on that conversation with the season now over, fans should expect more of the same performance and debates in the 2025 season.
Jackson and Allen are the co-favorites to win the 2025 NFL MVP, coming in at +550 on DraftKings odds. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow follows behind at +650 with Patrick Mahomes at +750 and Jayden Daniels at +900.
It is an impressive grouping and one that presents some real threats for the two AFC stars if they hope to claim the award again. Burrow closed the season with an edge to his game after a wacky Bengals season.
Daniels, the Commanders’ Wunderkind has cemented himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFC in just one season, winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
But Jackson’s stiffest competition will likely come from Allen, clearly emerging in his prime with his Bills inching closer and closer to an end to their Super Bowl drought.
In fact, that accolade means more to both men than claiming the MVP award. Both the Ravens and Bills ended their seasons in disappointment after failing to win the AFC.
Allen and Buffalo prevailed over Jackson in the AFC Divisional Round before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, the same fate that ended the Ravens’ title hopes a year ago.
Heading into the offseason though, the Chiefs look more vulnerable than ever with some roster weaknesses and a hungry crop of contenders ready to dethrone them.
The Ravens and Bills top that list and have the pieces to make it happen next season. If Jackson breaks through, perhaps the co-favorite for MVP will be adding another award to his collection.
