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Lamar Jackson isn’t focused on MVP buzz.
The Baltimore Ravens quarterback told reporters Thursday that he’s concentrating on leading his team to a Super Bowl victory instead of eyeing individual accolades.
“I really don’t care about the hype,” Jackson said, via ESPN’s Jamison Hensley. “I’m not going to dwell on an MVP trophy, or anything like that. I never have. Even when I won it, I never dwelled on it. It was about me just trying to win each and every game I’m in. And same thing from now, I’m still trying to win these games to get to February and win in February.”
The 27-year-old is coming off the second MVP victory of his career in 2023, helping the Ravens finish with the best record in the AFC at 13-4. One of the few blemishes on Jackson’s résumé is a lack of postseason success, though.
He owns a record of just 2-4 in six playoff starts. Baltimore’s 2023 season came to an end in the AFC Championship Game, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs by the final score of 17-10.
The Ravens started their 2024 campaign on a low note, losing their first two contests. They’ve been able to bounce back due to Jackson’s heroics, winning four straight games to sit atop the AFC North.
Over that four-game span, he completed 70.3 percent of his throws for 1,009 yards and eight touchdowns compared to one interception. Jackson also added 236 yards and two more scores on the ground.
“I just feel like everything is slowing down even more,” Jackson said, per Hensley. “Just from the [seven] years I’ve been in the league and seeing all types of defenses, seeing all types of blitzes. Everything is just second nature right now.”
If he’s able to help continue Baltimore’s win streak while thriving both inside and outside the pocket, he’ll be a top candidate to earn MVP honors for the third time in his career. However, Jackson has made it clear that he’s only concerned with making the playoffs and succeeding in the postseason.
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