Lamar Jackson’s outstanding performance in the Baltimore Ravens’ 35-14 victory over the New York Giants has become a familiar sight for his teammates. Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, for example, is no longer surprised by Jackson’s ability to throw multiple touchdown passes in a game. However, Jackson’s latest achievement—throwing five touchdown passes—was historic, marking the seventh time he has done so with as many or fewer incompletions than touchdowns. This broke the previous record of six such games held by Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.
Jackson completed 21 of 25 passes (84%) for 290 yards, throwing touchdowns from 13, 49, 20, 21, and 27 yards. Despite a first-quarter fumble, Jackson bounced back, leading the Ravens to five consecutive touchdown drives. His performance was not only efficient but historically significant, as he tied Patrick Mahomes for the most games with five touchdown passes in a player’s first 100 NFL games.
Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith praised Jackson for evolving his playing style. While Jackson has always been known for his dual-threat ability, Smith noted that Jackson now plays a more traditional pocket-passing game, using his running ability only when needed. This shift has been widely recognized by teammates, and his performances are now seen as extraordinary.
Jackson was especially effective when he had time to throw. He completed 17 of 18 passes for 210 yards and four touchdowns when not under pressure, showcasing his deep-ball accuracy. He also set a career high for throws of at least 10 yards, completing 7 of 9 attempts for 155 yards and four touchdowns. Jackson’s ability to execute deep throws aligned perfectly with the Giants’ defensive strategy, supported by strong protection from the offensive line.
With 34 touchdown passes and just three interceptions this season, Jackson is on pace for another MVP-worthy campaign. He has joined Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 30+ touchdowns with fewer than five interceptions through 14 games. This performance has solidified Jackson’s status as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks and positioned the Ravens well for their next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. A victory would tie the Ravens with the Steelers for first place in the AFC North, while a loss would hand the division title to Pittsburgh. Jackson remains focused on the challenge and is eager to continue his strong play and improve his record against the Steelers.
