Two months into the 2021 season, Jackson’s getting his wish. His 225 attempts — just over 32 per game — are the most he’s ever thrown over a season’s first seven games as an NFL quarterback. Jackson’s made the most of the offensive shift, too, averaging 277.6 passing yards per game, completing 64.9% of his passes and averaging 8.6 yards per attempt, all career-best marks through seven games.
But for all his athletic gifts, Jackson hasn’t been able to outrun the attendant risks of a more pass-first approach. The 21 sacks he’s taken are also the most he’s ever had at this point in the season.