The Ravens quarterback certainly has the respect of his peers: he was the NFLPA All-Pro team's quarterback in 2023 as well (that year ended with Jackson winning his second MVP award). Jackson and Baltimore open their playoff campaign on Saturday at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen are two NFL stars competing for the season MVP award, so in that context they were compared by a key Baltimore Ravens weapon. The Baltimore Ravens are in great shape heading into the NFL playoffs after a four-game winning streak that saw them clinch the AFC North by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ESPN Analyst Ryan Clark says he believes Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is the best player in the NFL and thinks he should be MVP this year.However, Clark cited Charles Barkley winning the 1993 NBA MVP over Michael Jordan as evidence of why he believes Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has a chance,