The MVP chatter around Lamar Jackson is louder than ever, and this time, a familiar face joined the conversation. Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III took to social media to lay out an impassioned case for why Jackson deserves his third MVP award—and let’s just say he didn’t hold back.
From breaking down tape to highlighting Jackson’s undeniable impact on the Ravens’ offense, RG3 was all in. But, like any good debate, there was a twist: Derrick Henry decided to chime in with a dose of humor and his own MVP endorsement.
Let’s backtrack a little. RG3 kicked things off by calling out those using Henry’s success to downplay Jackson’s MVP candidacy. “STOP USING DEREK (Derrick) HENRY TO DISCREDIT LAMAR JACKSON,” Griffin tweeted (yes, he misspelled Henry’s name, but we’ll get to that). RG3 argued that Jackson’s influence has made Henry’s job easier, noting that defenders often prioritize stopping Jackson, opening up lanes for Henry to rack up his monstrous 1,921 rushing yards this season. He went on to call the Jackson-Henry duo a “match made in Heaven” and capped it with this bold statement: “Lamar has the 2nd highest passer rating in NFL HISTORY with 41 Passing TDS and won the AFC North. He should be the NFL MVP.”
It might be tough to spell Derrick Henry, but MVP is much easier
If you thought Derrick Henry was going to sit this one out, think again. The Ravens’ star running back replied with the kind of humor that makes social media worth the chaos. “First of all bruh spell my name right lol (Derrick Henry) & WE SCREAMING MV3 OVER THIS WAY!” Henry wrote, backing Jackson’s MVP case while taking a playful jab at RG3’s typo.
First of all bruh spell my name right lol (Derrick Henry) & WE SCREAMING MV3 OVER THIS WAY ! https://t.co/3nSdlmu8qj
— Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) January 5, 2025
Henry’s reply wasn’t just about the laughs, though. It underscored a key point: this Ravens offense thrives because of its balance. Jackson’s dual-threat ability keeps defenses guessing, and Henry’s downhill running style punishes them for hesitating. It’s the perfect storm, and both players know it.
Henry and RG3 aren’t wrong about Jackson’s historic season. The numbers speak for themselves: 4,172 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, just four interceptions, and a passer rating of 119.6—second only to Aaron Rodgers’ record-setting 122.5 back in 2011. Add in 915 rushing yards, and Jackson isn’t just rewriting the record books; he’s breaking them over his knee.
But what makes Jackson’s MVP case so compelling is more than stats. It’s his leadership. He’s the engine driving a Ravens team that clinched the AFC North at 12-5 and heads into the playoffs with sky-high expectations.
As for Henry, his contributions can’t be overstated. A Ravens franchise record of 16 rushing touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards on the ground speaks volumes, but Henry himself is quick to remind everyone why this offense hums: Lamar Jackson.
So, while RG3’s misspelling of Henry’s name sparked the banter, the message remains clear. This isn’t just about stats; it’s about how two generational talents make each other better. And as far as MVP debates go, Ravens fans will happily scream “MV3” from the rooftops.
Now, it’s up to the voters to get it right.