4 takeaways from Ravens 20-17 win over the 49ers

Here’s what we learned from the Baltimore Ravens’ close win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13

2. Lamar Jackson is the MVP

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Jackson is the league favorite to win the MVP award already. He’s been doing things that no player has ever done while leading an offensively dominant Ravens team to a 10-2 record, including against top defenses.

He’s gone up against the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, two teams whose defenses have shut down almost everyone they’ve played. In those two games, Jackson has put up 470 combined passing and rushing yards, scored five total touchdowns, has led an offense that put up 50 points, and his only turnover was a lost fumble. He’s led an offensive juggernaut that has run over the entire league, including two teams that looked like they could shut down any offense.

It’s easy to amass yards in this league against terrible teams. It’s another to do it weekly against even the best competition. And as Jackson continues to put the team on his back and pick up wins, he should continue to pick up steam in the MVP race.

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