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Mythbusters: Lamar Jackson playing from behind

Lamar Jackson is the reigning unanimous MVP heading into the 2020 NFL season. He led the NFL in touchdown passes last season with 33 and lived up to the dual-threat billing that was his reputation.

But yet, there are still folks that like to knit-pick Lamar’s game. One of the most vocal complaints from Ravens haters (and sadly supporters) is that Jackson “struggles to play from behind.” Admittedly so, I have fallen victim of this opinion as well but to a lesser extent than some of the more vocally outspoken of this opinion.

Let’s start by saying it is harder to play from behind for any NFL team.