For the second time in his career, Lamar Jackson finished as the runner-up in NFL MVP voting, coming just short of joining an exclusive club of three-time MVP winners. While Josh Allen ultimately edged him out for the award, Jackson’s record-breaking season further cemented his place among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks.
Even though Jackson didn’t take home his third MVP trophy, his focus remains unchanged: winning a Super Bowl.
The MVP race in 2024 was one of the most competitive in recent history, with Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson dominating the conversation throughout the season.
🏆 Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) – 27 first-place votes
🥈 Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – 23 first-place votes
While Allen secured the majority of votes, Jackson’s 2024 campaign was nothing short of spectacular.
✔️ 4,127 passing yards (career-high)
✔️ 33 passing touchdowns
✔️ 815 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs
✔️ Led the Ravens to a 14-3 record & AFC North title
✔️ First-Team All-Pro selection
Jackson was the engine of the NFL’s top-ranked offense, proving once again why he is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the league.
One of Jackson’s biggest supporters throughout the MVP debate was Ravens Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry, who made it clear that he believes Jackson was the rightful winner.
💬 “You can put anybody by Lamar and they’re going to have a hell of a year,” Henry said in January.
💬 “That’s just the type of player he is. My success shouldn’t knock his, or vice versa.
💬 “I feel like he’s the best player in the league, and it’s only going to get better from here.
Henry’s endorsement highlights just how valuable Jackson is—not just as a quarterback, but as a game-changer who elevates everyone around him.
Had Jackson won, he would have become just the seventh player in NFL history to win three MVP awards. However, even without a third trophy, he remains in elite company.
✔️ One of only 11 players to win multiple MVP awards
✔️ Youngest QB in history to win two MVPs
✔️ All-time leader in rushing yards by a quarterback
But while individual accolades are impressive, Jackson has never been about personal awards.
💬 “It was never about winning a third MVP,” Jackson said. “It has always been about winning a Super Bowl.”
And that’s what drives him heading into 2025.
Despite their MVP-winning performances, Jackson and Allen are still searching for the ultimate prize—a Super Bowl ring.
The Ravens’ divisional-round loss to Buffalo was another frustrating ending for a Baltimore team built to contend, but it also highlighted the respect between two of the league’s brightest stars.
After the game, Jackson and Allen shared a moment of mutual admiration.
💬 “Great players recognize greatness, and we both recognize each other,” Jackson said.
💬 “But I told him, ‘Man, go get something. Go win something – MVP or Super Bowl. Do something.’ I want him to be successful.”
Both Jackson and Allen have had multiple MVP-worthy seasons. Now, the question is: Which one will break through and win a Super Bowl first?
While Jackson had an MVP-worthy season, the Ravens fell short of their ultimate goal. But with a talented supporting cast returning in 2025, there’s plenty of reason for optimism.
✔️ Derrick Henry remains a dominant force in the backfield
✔️ Zay Flowers is emerging as a true No. 1 wide receiver
✔️ A top-ranked defense continues to set the tone
✔️ Eric DeCosta & John Harbaugh have built a winning culture
Even though Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl, the Ravens remain one of the biggest threats to Kansas City’s dominance.
And as Jackson enters his prime, his chances of bringing Baltimore another Lombardi Trophy have never been better.
✔️ Lamar Jackson had a season worthy of MVP honors.
✔️ He remains one of the most unstoppable forces in the NFL.
✔️ His eyes are set on the only award that truly matters—a Super Bowl trophy.
Do you think Jackson was robbed of MVP?
And will 2025 be the year he finally gets a Super Bowl ring?
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