Lamar Jackson and Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin had a conversation about deep passes early in training camp. Martin discussed putting the ball on target and having faith that the wide receiver will be in the proper location.
Martin said last month that when Lamar is motivated about something, he “kind of looks into the sky, like, ‘All right, we’re going to see about that,'”.
In Sunday’s 27-24 victory in Cincinnati, Jackson threw one of the best passes of his six-year career, connecting with rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers for an amazing 52-yard completion.
Jackson put the ball in Flowers’ hands on a pass that had a 33.8% chance of success, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, with just 0 point 7 yards separating him from two Bengals defensive backs.
In leading the Ravens to a 2-0 start, Jackson has been spot-on, as evidenced by this most recent throw.
Josh Allen’s (76%) completion rate leads the NFL, and his 74 percent rate is significantly higher than his 63 percent career mark.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews said, “He’s on the money.”.
“Money Lamar, that’s him.
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When he dropped a 17-yard pass over Nelson Agholor’s left shoulder and a Bengals defender who was closely following him for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, Jackson delivered in yet another small window.
There were 1 point 8 yards between them this time.
The Ravens had practiced and succeeded with this play.
Jackson’s confidence in Agholor, according to Ravens coach John Harbaugh, is evident in this situation.
Harbaugh remarked, “Lamar put that thing right where it needed to be, and ‘Nelly’ made a great catch.
“We have to make them pay for it when they stand up, press you, and Lamar and Nelson did that.
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Jackson has benefited from the Ravens by getting more time to throw and more realistic targets.
Despite Baltimore’s offensive line missing two starters due to injury on Sunday, left tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee) and center Tyler Linderbaum (ankle), Jackson faced a career-low 9 point one percent pressure rate.
Jackson also had many options in the passing game, completing throws to seven different players.
With the additions of Flowers, Agholor, and Odell Beckham Jr., Jackson now has the strongest supporting cast he has ever had. along with Rashod Bateman’s recovery from a foot injury.
He’s different, I see.
Jackson “is different,” Agholor said.
“I’ve always watched him extend plays and move around, but I’ve also watched him survey the field, and he does a great job.
I mean, he can practically run through a full progression more quickly than most quarterbacks I know.
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In Cincinnati, Jackson was the deciding factor.
Jackson’s injury had prevented Baltimore from winning its previous three games at Paycor Stadium.
When the Ravens most needed Jackson on Sunday, he was at his best.
He completed 8 of his 9 passes for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns in the second half, giving him a passer rating of 150.07.
In reference to Jackson’s 2019 award, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen said, “He’s the unanimous MVP for a reason.”.
Lamar will make plays, says the speaker.
To the best of his ability, Lamar will perform his duties.
We’ve got his back as a defense.
Aware of it.
He took control of things when the game was over.
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