Henry McKenna
NFL Reporter
Remember — back in Week 3 — when we thought we had a quarterback crisis?
Remember when the league’s signal-callers were off to one of the worst collective starts in NFL history?
Suffice it to say they’re doing just fine now. It wasn’t like there weren’t a few stinkers this week. (Yes, Jared Goff, I’m obviously talking about you.) But, come on, Will Levis threw for two touchdowns this week. Kyler Murray had three total touchdowns. Jalen Hurts had four. Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow (who played each other) combined for eight.
It was an awesome week for most quarterbacks. Let’s get into it.
Welcome back to the QB Stock market, where we weigh the most recent performances with 30% importance, while applying 70% to the rest of 2024. One question holds importance above all others: What have you done for your team lately?
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1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (⬆️ 1)
I keep watching Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow and Kyler Murray, and I think, this guy could really win the MVP. But then I flick over to Lamar Jackson’s tape, and I’m reminded: No one can catch Lamar.
He is really in a class of his own. He proved that again this past week against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Of all people, Mike Tomlin got onto the topic of Lamar this week. After beating the Washington Commanders, the Steelers coach was asked how Jayden Daniels compared to Jackson.
“Man, be real slow comparing people to Lamar Jackson,” Tomlin said. “That’s a multi-time MVP. That’s Mr. Jackson. We’ll see Mr. Jackson in a few days.”
The dude knows not to poke the bear.
Let’s just look at the counting stats for Lamar: 2,669 passing yards (2nd), 24 passing touchdowns (1st), two interceptions (T-2nd among full-time starters). And then there’s the 538 rushing yards and the two rushing touchdowns. He’s a two-time MVP and yet has continued to evolve. The Ravens acquired…
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Publish date : 2024-11-12 18:05:10
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