Lamar Jackson's Dominance in the 2025 NFL Season

Two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, Lamar Jackson is already making headlines with his exceptional performance. The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback, a two-time NFL MVP, is on track to secure a third MVP title. With seven passing and rushing touchdowns and no interceptions in the first two games, Jackson is leading the NFL's highest-scoring team.

Historical Context

Jackson's performance is historic. According to ESPN Research, he is the fifth quarterback in the past 20 years to produce at least seven total touchdowns with no turnovers in the first two weeks. The previous four quarterbacks—Peyton Manning (2013), Patrick Mahomes (2018 and 2022), and Jackson himself (2019)—all went on to win the NFL MVP that season.

Coach John Harbaugh's Perspective

Ravens coach John Harbaugh has been vocal about Jackson's unique abilities. "A couple times [on Sunday], there were plays that were, I think, really in trouble, and he bailed them out," Harbaugh said. "Probably three of his big plays were plays that he made something out of absolutely nothing. He made a bad play into a great play with the help of his teammates. So, that's Lamar. That's the thing about Lamar that makes him another level as a player."

Explosive Plays and Strategic Advantage

This season, Jackson has been more explosive, with a league-leading four touchdown passes over 20 yards through two weeks. He had nine such throws last season. In the season opener, Jackson connected with Zay Flowers for a 23-yard score and then hit DeAndre Hopkins for a 29-yarder. On Sunday, he closed out Week 2's game with two long touchdown throws in the fourth quarter, with a 24-yarder to Devontez Walker and a 23-yarder to Hopkins.

Defensive Challenges

The challenge for defenses is figuring out where Jackson will go with the ball. Flowers is once again Jackson's No. 1 target, catching a team-high 14 passes for 218 yards. However, Jackson is distributing his touchdown passes, connecting with Hopkins (two touchdowns), Walker (two), and Wallace (one) for scores.

The Added Dimension: DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins' knack for coming down with contested catches has added a new dimension to the Ravens' passing game. Harbaugh, who was a former secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, was impressed with Hopkins' 23-yard catch on Sunday. "I just thought that that young corner was covering DeAndre as well as he could," Harbaugh said. "He couldn't cover him any better and yet Lamar puts the ball in a great spot and DeAndre makes a great catch."

Looking Ahead

Jackson's strong start could put him in select company by the end of the season. Only six players have won MVP at least three times, and the last was Aaron Rodgers in 2021. With Jackson's current form, the Ravens are a team to watch this season.