When Lamar Jackson first joined the Baltimore Ravens in the 2018 NFL Draft, he promised that he’d one day deliver a Super Bowl for the franchise. This was seen as a bold statement at the time, as the rookie quarterback was completely unproven. However, since then, he’s demonstrated that he’s one of the best in the competition.
The 28-year-old was the MVP in 2019 and 2023 and came close last year as well. Indeed, many people think he should have been named co-MVP alongside Josh Allen. In the 2025 season, Jackson will be in his prime, and he will be hoping that he can finally deliver on his promise and take the Ravens to the Super Bowl.
What’s Holding Jackson Back from Going All the Way?
As the years go by, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Jackson is a generational talent. His passing speed and vision are up there with the best quarterbacks the game has ever seen, but to get in the same league as someone like Patrick Mahomes, he needs to get at least one Super Bowl under his belt.
Despite Jackson’s obvious brilliance, his record in the postseason is a glaring hole in his thus far glittering career. He has only won two playoffs in six seasons as a starter, and this has led some critics to suggest he struggles when the stakes are high. Indeed, he has shown inconsistency when it matters, and it could mean that he can’t handle the pressure.
One problem for Jackson is that he hasn’t had a consistent supporting cast in offense. This is a key area that John Harbaugh will be looking to rectify as he looks for a first Super Bowl in 13 years for the Ravens. According to the latest odds in Betway’s NFL betting markets, his side can be backed at 7/1 at the time of writing. The Ravens are listed among the favourites alongside the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills.
A Rebuilt Ravens Offense Around Him
The Ravens have made some major changes to their offensive line in the 2025 off-season, and this will hopefully provide more stability and consistency for Jackson. Ronnie Stanley and Ben Cleveland re-signed, with draft pick Emery Jones Jr. adding depth. There will be a mixture of experienced players and developing talent, meaning that Harbaugh will be able to mix things up as he searches for the winning formula.
According to a piece in Ravenswire, one of the key goals in the draft was to get younger players in the offensive line, and this was achieved by the addition of two offensive tackles and a guard. Most fans are pleased with the rebuilding work that’s been done, and many pundits are also expecting it to work. That could be why the Ravens are tipped as preseason favourites to win the Super Bowl this time out.
Jackson Needs a Super Bowl to Cement His Legacy
Jackson has won a few highly deserved MVP awards in his career already, but these aren’t enough for him to go down in history as one of the game’s greatest ever. According to a piece in Baltimore Beatdown, Jackson is already one of the best players on the planet. That may be the case right now, but if people are to remember him in a few decades from now, he’ll need to win some Super Bowl rings.
Some would say that Jackson is merely a regular season phenomenon who hasn’t yet made the leap in January. This is when the greatest winners are made, and they need to show their mettle when up against the odds. With Jackson now entering his prime years, this is the perfect time for him to make his presence known in the playoffs and take the Ravens all the way.
There’s a chance that Jackson could go down in history as one of the best players the NFL has ever seen. However, it could go the other way too, and he could end up being one of those players who never fulfilled his potential. The Baltimore man needs to have the season of his life this year and prove his doubters wrong. It could finally be time for him to deliver on his Super Bowl promise.
