Lamar Jackson’s legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history is already cemented. However, former NFL player James Jones believes the bar is now set even higher for Jackson, declaring it’s “Super Bowl or bust” from this point forward in his career.
Speaking on FOX’s The Facility, Jones argued that Jackson’s remarkable accolades and statistical dominance will ultimately be overshadowed if he doesn’t add a Super Bowl appearance—or title—to his resume.
“From here on out, every year without a Super Bowl is wasted,” Jones said. “People won’t care about his accolades or all the numbers. They will only talk about how he can’t win in the playoffs.”
Jones highlighted how unfairly mobile quarterbacks are often scrutinized, adding that Jackson’s immense talent and potential MVP seasons create higher expectations for postseason success.
Jackson’s accolades speak for themselves:
Despite these achievements, critics often focus on Jackson’s postseason record, arguing that he hasn’t fully translated regular-season dominance into playoff success.
The Ravens are one of the league’s most complete teams this year, boasting:
Jackson’s individual brilliance and Baltimore’s strong roster make a deep playoff run—or a Super Bowl appearance—the logical next step for the Ravens.
Jones emphasized that while Jackson’s individual accomplishments are historic, the narrative surrounding his career will shift negatively if postseason success doesn’t follow.
“That kind of talent gives you even more responsibility,” Jones said. “After watching him dominate in the regular season, it’s time he does the same in a win-or-go-home situation.”
Lamar Jackson has already silenced many critics throughout his career, but the weight of postseason expectations remains. As the Ravens prepare for their Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Jackson has an opportunity to take another step toward fulfilling the “Super Bowl or bust” mantra.
What do you think, Ravens fans? Is this the year Jackson gets to the Super Bowl, or is the criticism from James Jones fair? Let us know in the comments!