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Despite winning two MVP awards, Lamar Jackson still has his fair share of critics.
Fresh off another playoff disappointment, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback had arguably the worst season of his career last year.
It was the first time he finished under .500 as a starter and the first time since 2021 that he missed the playoffs after the season came down to a field goal attempt.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025. (Mark Konezny/Imagn Images)
Perhaps the doubters were on Jackson’s mind earlier this week because he issued a faith-filled message to them on X.
“Instead of trying to bring me down, ask GOD to bring you up,” Jackson wrote, with emojis of praying hands, a purple heart and an army helmet. “#JESUSCHRISTKINGOFKINGS.”
Jackson missed four games with a hamstring injury that seemed to affect him most of the year. His 2,549 passing yards were the third-lowest mark of his career, while he only had 349 yards rushing, his lowest ever.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game. The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 14, 2025. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)
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The quarterback has shared several faithful messages this week, including wearing an “I LOVE JESUS” hoodie. Many of Jackson’s reposts on X show his faith.
Jackson will have a new head coach this season after his Ravens fired John Harbaugh after 18 seasons. Jesse Minter was hired after serving as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, who are coached by Harbaugh’s brother, Jim.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)
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Jackson made it all the way to the AFC title game, but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 season.
