Few expected Lamar Jackson to make much of an impact in his rookie season. Heading into the regular season, Jackson was slotted in as the backup to Joe Flacco, a role most envisioned him holding for the entirety of the 2018-19 season. Circumstances changed, however, when Flacco suffered an injury and Jackson took hold of the starting job.
Now, as he enters his second season in the league, Jackson is the unquestioned starter and face of the Ravens franchise. Jackson’s development may ultimately determine the team’s ceiling, so the pressure is on him to build upon a successful first-year campaign.