Lamar Jackson is already one of the NFL’s most accomplished quarterbacks ever. In a few weeks, the electric talent will likely win his second career MVP award. But for a player of Jackson’s caliber, he’s undoubtedly much more concerned with competing for Super Bowls, not individual honors.
Unfortunately, after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday’s AFC title game, Jackson will have to wait at least another year. And he understandably doesn’t feel great about it.
After a clutch Marquez Valdes-Scantling catch cemented Baltimore’s defeat, Odell Beckham Jr. was seen comforting a clearly heartbroken Jackson. The superstar left it all on the field and still couldn’t take his team to the promised land:
Odell comforting Lamar 💜#NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/kVyhHOwstP
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2024
The Ravens looked like they were destined for Super Bowl 58. They had everything, including a top-five quarterback. In almost any other year, the Ravens win and probably get their crowning moment in Las Vegas. But they didn’t. Still, chances are, they’ll be back in this exact spot next year with another shot at the Super Bowl.
Losing this one stings so much for Jackson, and you have to feel for him.
NFL fans felt so bad for Lamar Jackson after the Ravens' AFC title game loss
I really hope that Lamar gets another chance but there are no guarantees. #AFCChampionship #KCvsBAL https://t.co/8eG5wSVMGB
— LaKeena McGee (@KeenaMcGee) January 28, 2024
No lie Lamar played a great game and is a helluva player. He will be back https://t.co/H6jBvOcpii
— DC (@CrockettII) January 29, 2024
He’ll be back. No doubt in my mind. But he’s gotta learn from this. They all do https://t.co/g5NKI5D8oh
— Levi Ackermann (@Emanxamilius_) January 28, 2024
Idc what they say, I’m always rooting for Lamar. His time will come 🙏🏽 https://t.co/0WMhkOeVfw
— bri (@brileighh11) January 28, 2024
As much as I love the Niners, my heart hurts for Lamar. https://t.co/E48ViaOHqb
— Sarah 🐺🐜 (@Queen_Gor3) January 28, 2024
Hate it had to be Lamar man that’s my guy fr https://t.co/46jxQlQE60
— Toddy (@_laTodd) January 29, 2024
That's what teammates are supposed to do 👏🏾 https://t.co/NiPLOMfsgP
— Dominicc Hardy (@ThaDangerousOne) January 28, 2024
Odell, I enjoyed you on this team this year.
Your energy and leadership really helped this year. It was so much fun having you with the Ravens.
I hope you can stay. If not, thanks for everything. https://t.co/PWNscMayVl
— Frank Hornig (@FrankAHornig) January 28, 2024
This really felt like the Ravens year. Brutal loss.
— Austin (@AustinPlanet) January 28, 2024
