Another day, another Lamar Jackson athletic superhuman play he makes look effortless. During Sunday night’s clash with the Los Angeles Chargers, Jackson delivered another moment that defied logic and physics, reminding us why he’s the most electrifying player in the NFL.
It was the third quarter, with the Ravens offense looking to keep their drive going. Jackson took the snap from under center and rolled out to his left. That’s when Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart (#90) burst into the backfield, seemingly ready to take Jackson down for a sure-fire sack. But Lamar didn’t panic. Instead, in trademark fashion, he pulled off a juke so clean and casual it might as well have been pre-programmed.
Tart lunged, Jackson slid to his side, and Tart ended up flailing onto the turf, a solid few yards away from where he thought Lamar would be.
He had the LA crowd shook. And in typical Lamar fashion, he wasn’t done yet. He calmly stepped up and delivered a strike to Mark Andrews for a clutch completion. Just another play in the Lamar Jackson highlight reel.
Lamar Jackson does things only Lamar Jackson can do
This latest game really shows what Lamar Jackson is all about. No other quarterback in the league can do what he does. His knack for dodging defenders while still looking downfield is pretty impressive. It's moments like this that prove he’s the ultimate quarterback - the type of player who can turn a tough situation into something amazing.
We’ve seen it time and time again. Think back to his absurd touchdown pass against the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this season, the one where he fumbled the snap, stiff-armed Sam Hubbard twice, and still managed to throw a dime to Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone. That play had Kevin Harlan losing his mind on the broadcast, and it’s still fresh in the minds of Ravens fans as one of the most insane moments of the year.
Sunday night’s play against the Chargers didn’t end in a touchdown, but it was a perfect snapshot of what makes Lamar Jackson special. It was smooth, athletic, and completely under control. No panic. No hesitation. Just Lamar doing what he does best.
What sets Jackson apart is that he doesn’t just avoid defenders. He leaves them in the dust. Teair Tart might not be a star defensive lineman, but Jackson made him look completely out of his depth. He made him look like he was trying to tackle a ghost. Plays like this show exactly why defenders respect Lamar’s talent but probably lose sleep over facing him.
Here’s the best part. Lamar makes it look effortless. He is not out there pulling off flashy, complicated moves. It is a simple sidestep, a quick burst of speed, or a flick of the wrist. Before you know it, he has turned a broken play into something incredible.
For Ravens fans, moments like this are just part of the Lamar experience. For the rest of the league, they are reminders of why he is a two-time MVP and why no one else can do what he does.
