Lamar Jackson’s Week 15 clinic against the New York Giants didn’t just boost the Baltimore Ravens to a dominant 35-14 win—it reminded the NFL why Jackson is unlike any other quarterback in history.
Jackson accounted for five touchdowns, completing 21 of 25 passes for 290 yards, and added 65 rushing yards just because he could. It was the kind of performance that left even his detractors scrambling for new narratives.
The Ravens' franchise quarterback had more touchdowns than incompletions (4), finishing with a jaw-dropping passer rating of 154.6. His efficiency and explosiveness were unmatched, and it came at the perfect time as Baltimore heads into a pivotal AFC North showdown against Pittsburgh. From pinpoint strikes to Rashod Bateman to helping Mark Andrews set the franchise’s all-time touchdown record, Jackson made the Giants' defense look like a scout team.
As Jackson’s MVP case heats up, it’s not just fans or analysts taking notice—NFL legends are speaking out too. Alongside Tom Brady, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers weighed in with high praise for Jackson, offering his thoughts on how Jackson has evolved into one of the most dynamic players the league has ever seen.
Aaron Rodgers heaps praise on Lamar Jackson after dominating NY Giants
On an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers had this to say about Jackson:
“Can’t we just not gloss over what Lamar’s doing? I love watching Lamar play and love to see his continual growth and how he changes the game. He’s so dynamic but he’s become such an elite passer.”
"We can't gloss over what Lamar Jackson is doing..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 17, 2024
I love watching him play and I love to see how he changes the game..
He's really become an elite passer of the football"@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/LFWiIRhRMF
Rodgers, no stranger to redefining the quarterback position himself, knows a thing or two about greatness. His praise carries significant weight, especially as Jackson continues to silence the critics who once labeled him a “running back playing quarterback.”
Rodgers’ comments echo what Ravens fans already know: Lamar is revolutionizing the quarterback position. It’s not just about his ability to break ankles as a runner—it’s his mastery as a passer that’s taking his game to another level. Against the Giants, Jackson distributed the ball to eight different targets, with five touchdowns coming on drives that left the New York defense utterly demoralized.
The significance of Rodgers’ endorsement can’t be overstated. A four-time MVP and Super Bowl champion, Rodgers has set the standard for quarterback play over the last two decades. For him to single out Jackson’s growth and elite passing speaks volumes about where Jackson stands among the game’s best.
With another massive game looming against the Steelers, Jackson has the chance to add to his growing MVP case. If he continues to play at this level, the conversation won’t just be about Jackson’s place in this year’s race—it’ll be about his place in history.