Jackson, concerned about the sacks: “I have to talk to the offensive line”

Lamar Jackson: Concern about Sacks and Physical Condition

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed his surprise at learning that he has been sacked the same number of times in seven games this season as he was in the entire last season. “I have to talk to the offensive line about that,” Jackson commented, raising an eyebrow. “I’m going to talk to my guys about that.” This season, Jackson has been sacked 23 times, placing him among the eight most-sacked quarterbacks in the league, despite missing three games due to a hamstring injury. In the previous season, he was sacked 23 times in 17 games.

Lamar Jackson has been sacked 23 times in seven games this season, matching the total of the 2024 season in 17 games. Jackson commented: “I’m going to talk to my guys about that.”In addition to the sacks, injuries have also affected the player. Jackson missed Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury, but participated fully on Thursday. Last week, he was absent from a practice due to knee discomfort. Jackson stated he felt physically well, but acknowledged that he would probably miss the Wednesday workouts. “We’ll see how it goes,” Jackson said. “I have to see what coach John Harbaugh thinks.” Since becoming the Ravens’ starting quarterback midway through the 2018 season, Jackson has been hit 1,305 times, 107 times more than any other quarterback in that period. Jackson was asked if he has had to learn to manage his body as he gets older.

I don’t think I’m old at all right now. Not that old.

Lamar Jackson

Even though Baltimore (5-5) has won four consecutive games, the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player hasn’t been in his best form lately. In the victories against Minnesota and Cleveland, Jackson completed 57.4% of his passes, averaging 184.5 yards. In Sunday’s 23-16 victory against the Browns, he did not throw any touchdown passes and had two interceptions, with a passer rating of 47.6, the second-worst of his career. “If it happens in the game, probably,” Jackson said when asked if injuries have affected his game. “But if you’re injured, you take some time off and you can come back, I doubt it.”