The Ravens overcame some early adversity but couldn’t make the big plays when needed most, causing overreaction on Lamar Jackson ahead of Week 2. Isaiah Likely was one toe length away from potentially giving Lamar Jackson a chance to win the season opener on a two-point conversion attempt.
Jackson is now 1-5 against Patrick Mahomes after a thrilling 27-20 loss at Arrowhead Stadium. Baltimore’s MVP quarterback dominated on the night but missed two much-needed throws late in regulation.
During a recent on the Rich Eisen Show, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner was somewhat critical of Jackson, stating that the almost 400 yards of total offense recorded by Jackson included too many moments of the MVP quarterback being “impatient” in the pocket.
“I saw the impatience of Lamar. … I felt like he was dropping back and looking to run as opposed to really letting those things play out in front of him. … There just has to be a balance between the two.”
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Jackson played 80 snaps in the game, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown while adding 122 yards as a runner. Warner’s comments may have some validity, but they can’t be made without focusing on the struggles of Baltimore’s offensive line against Kansas City’s stout defense in pass protection.
The Ravens will face another solid pass rush unit when Maxx Crosby and the Raiders enter M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday.
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