“He’s one of, if not the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league,” Josh Allen said about Lamar Jackson after crushing Denver. Those words carry serious weight coming from Buffalo‘s franchise quarterback. Allen doesn’t hand out compliments lightly, especially about division rivals. But Jackson earned every bit of that praise through another spectacular season. But why wasn’t he chosen as the MVP?
The MVP debate splits analysts down the middle: Allen’s arm strength and clutch performances versus Jackson’s dual-threat wizardry. Both quarterbacks bring unique skills that make defenses panic. The MVP controversy just got nuclear. Kevin Oestreicher dropped a bombshell on Monday when he shared NFL writer Bomani Jones’s explosive take on Lamar Jackson getting robbed. Jones didn’t pull any punches in his assessment.
“The only reason he’s not a three-time MVP is because the writers wanted to be nice to Josh Allen,” he declared without hesitation. His words cut deep into the heart of NFL politics. “That is the only reasonable explanation for how it is that Lamar Jackson could be first-team All-Pro and Josh Allen win the MVP and they play the same position.” The accusation stings because it rings true. How does the same player earn first-team All-Pro honors but lose MVP to someone at his exact position? Jones called it exactly what it looked like. “It was the participation trophy type thing ever.”
Bomani Jones on Lamar Jackson:
“The only reason he’s not a 3X MVP is because the writers wanted to be nice to Josh Allen. That’s the only reasonable explanation for how it is that Lamar Jackson can be first team All-Pro and Josh Allen win the MVP” pic.twitter.com/RLICrQRGOb
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) July 28, 2025
Both quarterbacks dominate in eerily similar ways. Jackson stands 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, and becomes untouchable through pure speed. Allen towers at 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, and bulldozes defenders with raw power. Different methods, identical results. Their 2024 seasons showcase this parallel evolution perfectly. Allen learned patience and situational control, dropping his interception rate from 3.1% to 1.2%. Jackson picked his passing spots better, boosting his touchdown percentage from 5.3% to 8.6%. Both approaches delivered more wins and consistency.
Not just that. Fantasy football reflects their rising status. Top quarterbacks now get drafted in the second and third rounds, with ADPs climbing into the low-20s. The debate rages, whether to grab Allen early or wait for mid-round value. But one massive obstacle blocked both superstars. Patrick Mahomes owned them in playoff battles. Neither Jackson nor Allen had ever beaten Mahomes when everything was on the line. Even in last season’s divisional showdown, Allen went 0-4 against Mahomes, losing another playoff game.
Jones added perspective to Jackson’s legacy trajectory. “Of course, there’s more left for Lamar to do. He is going to make it to the Hall of Fame,” he predicted confidently. “Two-time MVP, three-time first-team All-Pro quarterback, I feel pretty confident that he is going to go to the Hall of Fame.” After all the MVP controversy, Ravens QB made it into another proud moment.
Lamar Jackson finally cracks Madden’s ultimate rating barrier
EA Sports just handed Lamar Jackson the ultimate gamer recognition. The Ravens superstar has cracked Madden’s exclusive 99 Club for the first time, earning gaming’s most coveted rating right out of the gate. It marks a major leap in Jackson’s virtual status. Last season, he opened at 98 before receiving a midseason bump to 99. Now, he starts Madden NFL 26 with maximum respect already locked in.
The 99 Club represents gaming royalty—only seven NFL players have earned this mythical rating, placing Jackson among the absolute elite. EA Sports doesn’t hand out 99s like participation trophies. Players must dominate at historic levels to receive this honor.
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rolls out to throw against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Jackson’s 2024 campaign justified every bit of this rating boost. He torched defenses for career-high numbers across the board. His 41 touchdown passes, 4,172 passing yards, and otherworldly 119.6 quarterback rating left no doubt about his elite status. The cherry on top? Just four interceptions all season.
Baltimore’s offensive explosion under Todd Monken’s guidance transformed Jackson into a complete quarterback. Monken enters his third season coaching Jackson and expects even more growth ahead. The timing couldn’t be better as Jackson hits his prime years.
The glitzy 99 Club necklace serves as tangible proof of Jackson’s arrival among football’s true superstars. Baltimore boasts multiple players who could legitimately claim best-at-position honors. Jackson leads that group with undeniable authority. Madden NFL 26 drops August 14, giving fans their first chance to control a maxed-out Jackson.
His virtual dominance mirrors real-life excellence, cementing his status as one of football’s most dynamic playmakers. The 28-year-old quarterback’s journey from 98 to 99 represents more than number progression—it signals his evolution into an unstoppable force.
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