Lamar Jackson thinks the world is rooting against the Ravens

Lamar Jackson might have a point after the Ravens’ recent losses

Baltimore Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson had a solid rookie season. In Year 2, he exploded onto the league and took home the MVP honors. Let’s put a pause in Year 3 on calling him the next best quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes.

Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Tennessee Titans was the third straight for Baltimore. Give credit to Derrick Henry, who torched the Ravens’ defense on a 29-yard run in overtime to give the Titans a victory, but Jackson still struggled. The third-year pro finished 17-of-29 for 186 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

Certainly no one is openly liking seeing Jackson struggle, but in his mind, perhaps there are. Right now, it feels like he is Public Enemy No.1 for all NFL fans outside of Ravens Country.

Jackson’s struggles are a problem

Maybe the team is struggling to find a rhythm, but something needs to improve. Jackson developed into a quality passer last season under Greg Roman, becoming one of the best dual-threat options in the league. This season, he’s yet to throw for 300 yards in a single outing.

Thanks to his legs, the Ravens produce one of the best run games in the league. One-dimensional offenses won’t last and it certainly is problematic for any team in the playoff hunt. Throw in several key blockers being out for the year and Jackson’s passing was destined to regress.

The Ravens were a fan favorite to take over the NFL in 2020. Instead, they’re fighting with the red hot Cleveland Browns for second place in the AFC North and a wild card spot. Anything can change over time, but a short week before taking on the Steelers could be a feat Baltimore won’t come back from.

There’s plenty of Jackson doubters still out there and on Sunday, it was another markup to prove their point that he’s not a franchise quarterback.