Because the Baltimore Ravens have been getting ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7, Corridor of Famer and present NFL analyst Steve Young said that he felt Ravens beginning quarterback Lamar Jackson had seemed “diminished bodily” in the course of the season.
Following the Ravens’ 27-22 loss to the Steelers that dropped Baltimore to 6-7, unnamed NFL executives spoke with Jeff Howe of The Athletic about what they’ve seen from Jackson since early November.
Lamar Jackson not scaring opposing groups?
“(He simply) doesn’t look the identical,” one govt stated about Jackson.
Jackson missed three video games earlier this fall resulting from a proper hamstring damage earlier than he guided the Ravens to a formidable 28-6 Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins that improved Baltimore to 3-5. Since then, nevertheless, Jackson has not performed like a dynamic offensive expertise who has two regular-season Most Beneficial Participant Awards on his profession resume.
Per Pro Football Reference, Jackson accomplished 55.6% of 144 move makes an attempt for 987 yards with two touchdowns, 4 interceptions and 12 sacks taken over his previous 5 contests. He additionally misplaced two of 4 fumbles throughout these outings, and he rushed for 127 yards on 33 makes an attempt. That is good for a median of three.8 yards per carry, in comparison with his profession common of 6.0.
“He is simply not as explosive as previously,” a second govt stated about Jackson.
Coach shares this concern about Lamar Jackson
Jackson has missed apply time resulting from knee, ankle and toe points for the reason that Miami recreation on Oct. 30. It is also price noting that he has been a bit unfortunate.
This previous Sunday, a replay evaluate controversially erased a Jackson-to-Isaiah Possible landing that may’ve given the Ravens a late lead over the Steelers. Pittsburgh ended the day at 7-6 and is now sitting atop the AFC North standings.
Nonetheless, an unnamed coach indicated Jackson is not doing himself favors throughout video games.
“He seems off along with his timing,” that coach stated about Jackson.
Jackson will look to get proper when the Ravens play on the Cincinnati Bengals (4-9) this coming Sunday. As of Tuesday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had Baltimore as a 2.5-point street favourite for that matchup.
In the meantime, the Steelers will host the 6-7 Dolphins for a prime-time showdown on Dec. 15.
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