Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the NFL‘s reigning MVP and is looking to secure his second consecutive MVP trophy. After another stellar season, Jackson could be looking at joining a historic company if he wins his third Most Valuable Player award.
What Are Lamar Jackson’s Chances of a Third MVP Award?
According to PFN’s QB+ metric, Jackson is the top-ranked quarterback in the NFL, with a score of 99.8 (A+). This metric grades quarterback performance by factoring in numerous statistics, including clutch performance, pocket production, success rate when pressured, and more.
2024 AP First Team All-Pro Offense! pic.twitter.com/KWZsrUyNrY
— NFL (@NFL) January 10, 2025
It’s not just PFN that has Jackson ranked as the top quarterback in the league. The NFL has officially released the AP First-Team All-Pro list, where Jackson is also the top QB, while the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen sits behind in second.
While many have argued over who should be MVP, this is a huge indication that Jackson will, in fact, win his second consecutive award.
your annual reminder that All Pro and MVP ballots are the same voters. Lamar will have the most first place MVP votes and has almost certainly won his third MVP https://t.co/yRUYPVSbUU
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) January 10, 2025
In fact, Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com points out that the same people vote on MVP and the All-Pro teams, so it would be a massive surprise if Jackson didn’t win it again this season.
Much of the public discourse has been over who should win the award, and while Allen and Joe Burrow had tremendous seasons in their own rights, all signs point to Jackson being the choice.
Winning the MVP this year would make Jackson a three-time winner of the award, joining Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers as the only players to ever win the award three or more times. That list becomes even more exclusive when you narrow it down to players who have won the award in three consecutive years, with Favre being the only player to ever do so.
Assuming Jackson wins MVP this year, he would enter next season with an opportunity to join Favre as the only player to win the award in three consecutive seasons, adding yet another impressive piece to his already rock-solid Hall of Fame case.
Winning the award in three consecutive seasons is not a simple task, but Jackson is a unique talent who is equally as dynamic as a runner as he is as a passer. While this is all impressive, it’s the postseason where Jackson can elevate his legacy.
The MVPs are impressive and something that cannot be taken away from him, but the quarterback position is judged by a combination of individual and team success. There’s no denying he’s an all-time great, but to be added to the upper echelon, Jackson will have to win at least one Super Bowl ring during his career.