NFL fans only need to glance at the Baltimore Ravens this year to know quarterback Lamar Jackson is in the middle of a special season.
But where would his campaign rank among the greats?
It almost sounds hyperbolic to ask so soon, yet Jackson is the next in a generation of passers changing the NFL as we know it. Patrick Mahomes did it a season ago, and now Jackson has taken up the mantle and reached new heights.
Below, we'll take a look at some of the best post-merger seasons by quarterbacks based on their statistics and lasting impact, slotting in Jackson where appropriate to provide historical context as to just how special this season has become.