Lamar Jackson’s Slump Is Real - and the Ravens Need Him to Snap Out of It Fast
Just a couple of weeks ago, John Harbaugh stood at the podium and brushed off concerns about Lamar Jackson’s play. But after another shaky performance on Thanksgiving and a mounting pile of turnovers, those concerns are getting harder to ignore.
Let’s be clear: Lamar Jackson is one of the most dynamic players in football when he’s on. But right now, he’s not on - and the Ravens are feeling it.
In his last four games, Jackson hasn’t topped a 58.6% completion rate. He’s thrown just one touchdown against six turnovers during that stretch, including three giveaways in a rough Thanksgiving loss to the Bengals.
That game - statistically and visually - was his worst of the season. He completed just 53.1% of his passes, and the Ravens slipped to 6-6.
The good news? That record still has them tied for first in the division.
The bad news? The margin for error is shrinking fast.
This isn’t just about numbers on a stat sheet. It’s about rhythm, confidence, and leadership - the things Jackson has brought to this team in spades since he took over as the starter.
But lately, the spark hasn’t been there. The throws are off.
The decision-making has been inconsistent. And while the Ravens managed to scrape by during this stretch, the loss to Cincinnati was a wake-up call.
As ESPN’s Jamison Hensley pointed out, the Ravens don’t need Jackson to be in full MVP mode - but they can’t afford another meltdown like the one they saw on Thanksgiving. And history tells us Jackson has what it takes to turn it around.
Since 2018, no quarterback has been better in December and January. He’s 22-4 in those months with 53 touchdowns and just eight interceptions.
That’s elite company. That’s the version of Lamar Baltimore needs right now.
So, is this a full-blown “Lamar problem”? Not quite. But it’s a slump, and a concerning one - especially with the schedule that lies ahead.
The Ravens still have to face the Steelers twice, plus the Bengals again, and tough matchups against the Patriots and Packers. That’s a brutal stretch, and it’s going to test every part of this team - especially the quarterback.
For Baltimore to stay in the playoff hunt, Jackson has to get back to being the guy who makes defenses sweat. The guy who can flip a game with his legs or his arm. The guy who doesn’t just manage games but takes them over.
Because if this current version of Lamar sticks around much longer, the Ravens’ playoff hopes might not.