Lamar Jackson’s performance on Christmas Day has sparked a new MVP debate, with his name dominating discussions and pushing Josh Allen into the conversation. Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans, throwing for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 10-of-15 completions. He also rushed for 87 yards, adding another touchdown to his tally. In doing so, Jackson broke the NFL record for most rushing yards by a quarterback, surpassing Michael Vick’s previous record of 6,109 yards.
Many fans took to social media, advocating for Jackson to win the NFL MVP award. Some supporters argued that Jackson, who has been having an exceptional season, deserves the honor, especially given his performance against a tougher schedule compared to Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills. “With all due respect to Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson is the MVP,” one commenter noted, while others pointed out Jackson’s superior stats and his head-to-head win over Allen.
As of now, Jackson leads the NFL in passing touchdowns with 39 (tied with Joe Burrow) and is third in passing yards with 3,955. He also holds the best quarterback rating in the league at 77.7, just ahead of Allen’s 76.8. Though Allen has more rushing touchdowns (11 to Jackson’s four), Jackson has significantly more rushing yards, totaling 852 compared to Allen’s 514.
Despite these comparisons, Allen remains the frontrunner for the MVP, with odds currently favoring him at -190. However, Jackson’s performance on Christmas has certainly boosted his chances, with his odds improving to +140. The race for the MVP is heating up, and Jackson’s recent play has certainly made it a much closer contest.
