Lamar Jackson doesn’t need to do anything to prove he’s an elite quarterback. Disappointing 2025 season or not, he’s still at the top of his game and as dangerous as anyone. The Baltimore Ravens QB is right up there, if not better than the top dogs Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
Unfortunately, some people are forgetting about Jackson’s superior talent. The NFL Top 100 disrespected him by ranking him 69th on their list; ESPN placed him 5th in their QB rankings, and recently, Jackson sits outside the top-three signal callers once again in the latest hierarchy.
FanSided ranked every quarterback in the NFL with the help of 50 of their experts. Jackson slotted in at No. 4, just barely behind Matthew Stafford (third) and firmly behind Allen (first) and Mahomes (second).
It might be splitting hairs, but Jackson once found himself as a mainstay in ‘top quarterback’ conversations with Allen and Mahomes. Now, he’s seemingly slipped from it.
2026 is an opportunity to remind everyone of who he is.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has another ranking to prove wrong
Being ranked No. 4 is not a sign of disrespect whatsoever. Clearly, FanSided’s experts still have an immense respect for Lamar Jackson. It shouldn’t be like he’s fallen out of the discussion for the cream of the crop, though.
Matthew Stafford has been getting the edge over Jackson this offseason thanks to his MVP win, but the talent around him was superior in every way. And Jackson has been the better player for almost his entire career.
Patrick Mahomes also still gets top-two respect despite a significantly underwhelming season last year. Obviously, his absolutely insane resume gives him the ultimate benefit of the doubt, but the two-time MVP Jackson really should be given a similar mulligan.
Even playing on a bum hamstring since Week 3 and missing four games, Jackson kept an out-of-sorts Baltimore team in playoff contention in 2025. His numbers were fine, too, posting 23 total touchdowns to 7 interceptions.
Doing that while not even being close to 100% is admirable. It speaks volumes about the player, and more specifically, the passer he has become.
He can still run better than any quarterback in the league, as well. The recurring hamstring issue made his legs almost a complete non-factor last year, but he’s mentioned he’s prepared to run the ball as much as necessary if it helps the team win in 2026. News flash: it usually does.
When you pair better health with a completely rejuvenated team, Jackson should be on a collision course to remind everyone of what he’s capable of.
The Ravens gave him everything he needed. New head coach and offensive coordinator, an offensive line overhaul, and some juice in the wide receiver room—Jackson is lining up for what should be another extraordinary season. And these QB rankings are giving him a little bit of extra bulletin board material.
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