Lamar Jackson's MVP Comeback Quest | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, ESPN dropped their 2020-16 previews and put the Ravens at number 4. They pointed to Lamar Jackson as the squad's biggest asset, which makes sense when you're talking about a two-time MVP. The real question is whether he can give back to that MVP level, because that's what's going to define how far Baltimore goes this year. Remember 2024? Lamar was absolutely lights out. He threw for over 4,000 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only 4 picks, plus he ran for nearly a thousand yards. His pass-erating was almost 100. One of the highest-ever recorded. He was the engine of an offense that led the league in total yards. But then last season, 2025, things got rough. He dealt with a hamstring injury early on, the knee, ankle, and back issues piled up. He was either sidelineed or playing at less than full strength for most of it. His rushing yards dropped significantly, and his passing numbers weren't nearly as dominant. Now, after a full off-season to recover, Lamar is looking to bounce back.

1:04The new offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, who worked with Caleb Williams last year, is making some adjustments. They've even changed Lamar's stance from right foot up to left foot forward to better fit the offense's timing. Ultimately, the Ravens success still rise on Lamar's shoulders. While the players are key, the scheme matters too. Those got a quarterback in Jackson, who's proven he can make big plays happen and turn those offensive ideas into wins. That's the story for today, NFL News Today. Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.