Lamar Jackson’s Week 15 performance didn’t just add another win to the Baltimore Ravens’ record—it reignited his MVP campaign. After torching the New York Giants for five touchdowns in a 35-14 victory, Jackson earned a spot on Tom Brady’s “3 Stars of the Week” for the fourth time this season. It’s double the appearances of MVP frontrunner Josh Allen, and it’s clear Jackson has the GOAT’s attention.
Jackson’s performance was electric. Completing 21 of 25 passes for 290 yards and adding 65 rushing yards, he had more touchdowns (5) than incompletions (4) while finishing with a near-perfect passer rating of 154.6. Brady, who will call the Ravens’ matchup with the Steelers this Saturday, couldn’t hold back his praise.
“For the fourth time this year, Lamar Jackson is one of my stars of the week,” Brady said. “He carved up the Giants' defense all day with 290 yards and 5 TDs. He had more TD passes than incompletions in the game. That's ridiculous. Incredible stuff, Lamar. I can't wait to call your game against a tough Steelers defense this Saturday on FOX.”
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Despite Jackson’s sustained excellence, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky added fuel to the MVP debate with a head-scratching take earlier this week, prematurely declaring Allen the MVP with three games still left on the schedule. Orlovsky’s argument? Allen’s flashy recent performances.
But his take conveniently ignores Jackson’s body of work, Baltimore’s 35-10 head-to-head domination of Buffalo back in Week 4, and the season's last three games.
Tom Brady’s endorsement highlights Lamar Jackson’s MVP-worthy efficiency
The Baltimore Ravens quarterback’s Week 15 performance was outright lethal. Jackson posted a 154.6 passer rating, just shy of perfection, while distributing the ball to eight different targets. His five touchdowns meant he threw more scores than incompletions (four). Let that sink in for a moment. Even against an injury-riddled Giants defense, that level of dominance is elite.
This latest masterclass added more fuel to Jackson’s MVP case. Through 14 games, he’s thrown for 3,580 yards, 34 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. Add his 743 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, and the numbers paint a clear picture: Lamar isn’t just Baltimore’s MVP—he’s also the league's.
Still, Jackson faces stiff competition, with Josh Allen being the media darling of late. But let’s be real: when a quarterback is this efficient and dangerous in both the air and ground games, the narrative should be obvious. Brady’s recognition only reinforces what Ravens fans already know—Lamar Jackson is special.
The road ahead doesn’t get easier, with a massive showdown against the Steelers looming. Brady himself will be in the booth for the game, and all eyes will be on Jackson to see if he can replicate the magic. With his MVP campaign heating up, another big performance might just tip the scales in his favor.
For now, the GOAT’s endorsement is one more reason for Ravens fans to feel good about their QB.