NFL franchise Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and his poor showing during the 2021 NFL campaign might be generating doubts. Many NFL analysts, following a down year, doubt his ability to be one of the best within the NFL’s AFC division. Jackson played until Week 14 of the 2021 regular season before he suffered a season-ending ankle injury.

The Ravens QB had suffered a bone bruise and couldn’t help the team in the final four games of the regular season. Baltimore ended up losing the last six games of the season and missing the NFL playoffs.

Before he did suffer an injury, his performances were less than convincing. He threw for 2,882 passing yards while recording 16 TDs and 13 INTs.

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The former league MVP is also holding out for a bumper new contract as his rookie contract enters the final year. A talented QB who led them to the playoffs in his first three seasons in the league, Jackson deserves a better contract. The AFC conference has only gotten further challenging in recent seasons, and the Ravens will be keen to tie him down long term.

The challenge that Lamar Jackson faces in 2022

The AFC conference is full of talented QBs like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert, and Derek Carr. Jackson is prone to comparison with them, and 2021 wouldn’t be a favorable sight for the talented player. Apart from the top quarterbacks, there are also many young players like Mac Jones, Tua Tagovaiola, Trevor Lawrence, and Zac Wilson who can be challenging for the Ravens QB.

The 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft has been one of the best dual-threat QBs in recent seasons. But following a disappointing 2021 season, Mike Garafolo during his appearance on Good Morning Football gave a damning verdict on whether Jackson is still Top 5 in the AFC.

While speaking on the show, he states, “I don’t believe it. I can list 5 other QBs that I’d rather have right now ahead of Lamar Jackson. So, no…I need him to get himself back on top of that mountain top.”

The take from Garafolo might not be what Ravens fans would agree with, but it has some truth to it. Lamar Jackson might need to remind every NFL fan how truly great he is by playing some of his best football. The once exciting prospect will be looking to jog everyone’s memory by showing his greatness in the 2022 NFL season.

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