The 7-3 Baltimore Ravens will face their arch-rivals, the 7-2 Pittsburgh Steelers, in Week 11, with first place in the AFC North on the line.
After the Steelers defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 10, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about the similarities between Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
“Man, be real slow comparing people to Lamar Jackson,” Tomlin said. “That’s a multi-time MVP. That’s Mr. Jackson. We’ll see Mr. Jackson in a few days.“
Mike Tomlin when asked postgame about similarities/differences between Jayden Daniels & Lamar Jackson:
“Man, be real slow comparing people to Lamar Jackson. That’s a multi-time MVP. That’s Mr. Jackson. We’ll see Mr. Jackson in a few days.”#RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/E4UG9Feju1
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) November 10, 2024
Daniels is in the middle of an incredible rookie campaign, but Jackson is currently on pace to win his third MVP award while producing one of the best seasons ever seen at the quarterback position. Funnily enough, Tomlin is one of the few coaches to have success against Jackson throughout his career, although the two have met far fewer times than you may think, given Jackson’s time in the league.
Despite being in the same division, Jackson has only played in six games against Pittsburgh, winning only two while throwing four and seven touchdowns. Jackson was let down by his pass catchers in a Week 5 17-10 loss to the Steelers last season but has otherwise not played his best football against Tomlin’s squad.
Jackson has the chance to get the monkey off his back this Sunday, but Pittsburgh’s defense, led by superstar edge rusher T.J. Watt, will look to do what no other team has been able to so far: slow down the NFL’s best offense.
