Could Lamar Jackson’s momentum fade in the postseason even if it looks like he will easily earn the NFL MVP award this season?
Jackson’s chances of making the playoffs this year are not entirely assured, according to one ESPN analyst in particular, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, especially given the quarterback’s 1-3 lifetime postseason record.
“Until Lamar does it in the postseason, can we put the brakes on just a bit?” Russo stated on “First Take” on ESPN. “He will be named MVP. He is deserving of it. In terms of a few of those postseason games, I’ll give him a little leeway. In the postseason, he is 1-3. In the postseason, his quarterback rating is not very high.
“He’s entering a significant circumstance. He’s got every pressure in the world. Before I can declare that I have no reservations at all about him doing something that he has never done before, can I see him win a few games in the postseason?”
But not all analysts shared Russo’s viewpoint; Marcus Spears, for example, responded to the contrary with some strong words.
“Nah! Not at all! Spears remarked, “You don’t have to see them. “Because despite their embarrassing 1-3 playoff record, the team surrounding Lamar Jackson is better than they were. In the league, his defense is the finest. Compared to prior postseason runs, he has far better weaponry.”
This Sunday, the Ravens play a crucial game in their pursuit of the top AFC seed when they take on the Miami Dolphins, who are now ranked second. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS.
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