Going into Saturday’s game, you knew there was a ton of mutual respect between Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson, but fans loved to see the two interact following the Ravens’ win over the Steelers on FOX.
Prior to kickoff, Brady talked about how much he loved Jackson’s approach to the game with partner Kevin Burkhardt. And after the game, the pair had a wholesome exchange as Jackson told Brady about how optimistic he was about his team’s chances this year.
“The season is just getting started, like I said last week,” Lamar explained. “There’s still room for improvement though. Just competing together at practice, you know, treating it like a game. Just keeping our body fresh, with everybody starting there, starting with our walk-throughs, meetings, stuff like that, and they transition to the game, to the playing field.”
“It’s been awesome watching you play this year — I thought I’d seen it all with the two MVPs you’ve already won…” Brady replied. “Congratulations to you, your team and hopefully we see you down the road my man.”
“Appreciate you, GOAT. I appreciate you always,” Jackson smiled.
Fans enjoyed the exchange on social media.
“For a dude that has proved the greatest minds in the sport wrong. Lamar’s Humbleness and professionalism is not talked about enough,” a user pointed out.
“When the greatest ever calls Lamar the MVP u know he’s the MVP,” another said.
“tom brady’s love for lamar is one of my favorite things! helps me get through the talking heads,” a fan commented.
“love the romance between Tom and LJ,” another person replied.
“Legendary [expletive] we’re witnessing rn. Two of the greatest players that will ever play this game.”
“Brady’s always respected him,” another fan posted. “This goes back a ways between them and it’s nice to see cuz not many people show him this level of appreciation.”
Jackson finished with 207 yards and three touchdowns in the win while also adding another 20-plus on the ground — although Derrick Henry handled the bulk of the carries in Baltimore’s rushing attack on his way to 162 yards.
The Ravens will have a quick turnaround now as they head to Houston for a Christmas Day matchup with the Texans.