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NFL MVP Stock Watch, Week 3: Russell Wilson strengthens lead

By Dustin Baker

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 20: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2020, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 20: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2020, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

2. Lamar Jackson, QB (Baltimore Ravens)

Last Week’s Ranking: 3rd  (+1)

2020 Stats: 479 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TDs, 0 INTs, 77.6% Comp, 134.6 Passer Rating, 99 Rushing Yards, O TDs

The reigning league MVP is “only” second on the ladder for now because his competition in the top slot has effectively been perfect. Jackson could quite easily annex the No. 1 spot in any given week, so be ready for it.

During Week 2, Jackson and the Ravens thrashed a Texans team that is now searching for answers. The Texans traded away their top skill-position playmaker in DeAndre Hopkins this offseason, and so far, the current offense is anemic as a result. The Ravens capitalized on this offense that seeks to gain its footing and vanquished the Texans 33-16 in Houston.

Jackson played quite well at NRG Stadium while accounting for 258 all-purpose yards and a touchdown. He climbs a spot on the list because of the road victory against [what is usually] a formidable opponent. An easy way to categorize Jackson’s day is that of a modest but efficient one.

His game next week promises to be a bout for all the early-season marbles. That’s right, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes square off in Jackson-Mahomes III — a showdown worthy of pay-per-view.

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