The numbers are simply astounding: Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has thrown 27 touchdown passes and only 3 interceptions this season and leads the NFL in touchdown passes, passing yards (3,053), touchdown percentage (7.9 percent), yards per passing attempt (10.08), and quarterback passer rating (117.9). all while compiling the highest completion percentage (67.3) of his outstanding career.
Oh, and Lamar Jackson, never really heralded in NFL circles for his ability from the pocket, also scares the daylights out of defenses with his incredible speed, quickness, and ability to gash defenses with his legs (he has 3 rushing touchdowns and 599 yards on the ground this season).
“Great quarterback who can make every throw with that arm of his and he beats you with his legs,” safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said. “Love the challenge. Love the way the man competes.”
Coordinator Vic Fangio oversees the NFL’s No. 1-ranked defense, one that has faced all kinds of offenses and a variety of quarterbacks this season. The Eagles have improved steadily on defense and in this seven-game winning streak they have played lights-out football.
Sunday is the biggest test of all, starting with Lamar Jackson.
“Just getting better and better at everything that he was already really good at,” Fangio said. “Without giving a long dissertation about him, I just think he’s a very special player.
“Their whole offense is dynamite. They run it great. They throw it great. They’ve got good receivers. They’ve got the best group of receivers there that they’ve had in a really long time. Two really good tight ends. Their line is blocking good. It’s no accident they have the No. 1 offense in the league.”