The Baltimore Ravens capped off their 2024 regular season in style on Saturday, dominating the Cleveland Browns 35-10 to clinch the AFC North title and the No. 3 seed in the postseason.
Now, they will face off against their divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, for the third time this year — but this time, it’s a win-or-go-home scenario, and the pressure on star quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens is immense.
One thing Jackson has yet to achieve is a Super Bowl appearance. The Ravens made it to the AFC Championship Game last season, only to fall to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, after another outstanding season from Jackson and the team, they have an opportunity to rewrite their past and take another shot at the ultimate prize.
That said, Jackson’s 2024 season has been nothing short of historic. His performance has solidified his case for a second consecutive MVP award — potentially his third career MVP — and he has etched his name in NFL history with unprecedented efficiency at the quarterback position.
According to OptaSTATS, Jackson’s 41 passing touchdowns and just four interceptions this season made him the first player in NFL history to throw for 30-plus touchdowns with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 10.0 or higher in a single season.
In simpler terms, Jackson threw one interception for every ten touchdown passes, an astonishing statistic that doesn’t even account for his impressive rushing production.
Lamar Jackson’s final stats were remarkable: 4,172 passing yards, 45 total touchdowns, just four interceptions, and 915 rushing yards. This was accomplished despite the presence of running back Derrick Henry, who had 16 touchdowns and was one of the most effective running backs in the NFL this season.
However, Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills also remains a strong contender for the MVP award, and it seems like the race will come down to these two quarterbacks.
Both Jackson and Allen have led their teams to the playoffs, and both are eager to make their first Super Bowl appearance. As they prepare for the postseason, each player will be looking to lead their respective teams to victory, with the stakes higher than ever.
