Lamar: I don't care about MVP hype
Lamar Jackson insists he's not paying any attention to all the talk that he could become a three-time league MVP after this season.
Instead, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback says the only objective on his mind is getting his team to the Super Bowl.
"I really don't care about the hype," Jackson said Thursday, according to ESPN's Jamison Henley. "I'm not going to dwell on an MVP trophy or anything like that. I never have. Even when I won it, I never dwelled on it. It was about me just trying to win each and every game I'm in. And same thing from now, I'm still trying to win these games to get to February and win in February."
Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP, has gotten off to a blistering start in 2024. He's already thrown 10 touchdowns to just two interceptions while rushing for 402 yards and two scores. His 254.8 passing yards per game would also be a new career high.
The 27-year-old is in his seventh NFL season and believes all the experience he's gained has provided him with an advantage.
"Seeing all types of defenses, seeing all types of blitzes, everything is just second nature right now," Jackson explained. "So, I'm just trying to be a better player myself each and every year."
Jackson has compiled a 17-5 record in games he's started since the start of 2023. However, he hasn't found the same success in the postseason, as he's won just two of six playoff starts since entering the league.
The 4-2 Ravens have won four straight games ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.