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Lamar Jackson and LeBron James– the friendship we never saw coming! LeBron stepped up to the line of scrimmage to call out the naysayers who persistently pegged Jackson as more of a running back than a quarterback. Meanwhile, Jackson, with a dazzling second MVP award under his belt, is orchestrating a string of success for the Baltimore Ravens. Critics take note–the scoreboard doesn’t lie. A 13-3 record, the Ravens clinching the coveted No. 1 seed in the AFC. As well, a golden ticket to a first-round playoff bye is all proof that Jackson is undeniably the maestro of his team’s playbook.

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Now, as the Ravens gear up for the grandest showdown of them all, the Super Bowl, Jackson is eyeing the end zone alongside his strategic partner in crime, head coach John Harbaugh. With Baltimore positioned at the helm of the AFC, Harbaugh is wisely contemplating a tactical move. Potentially resting his starters in Week 18 to ensure they hit the playoff ground running with a well-deserved 14-day break. Amid the shenanigans, LeBron stepped up to speak about the former NFL MVP.

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LeBron James declares Lamar ‘H.I.M.’

LeBron James is the ultimate hype man for Lamar Jackson. Venturing into the gridiron gossip on social media, LJ from the hardwood staunchly defended Jackson’s MVP credentials.

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According to reports, James called out people attempting to throw shade on Jackson’s rising star. Who claimed they prefer their quarterbacks to be, in their words, “quarterbacky.” But LeBron wasn’t having it. He dubbed the Ravens’ quarterback and two-time Pro Bowler as “H.I.M.”–His Imperial Majesty.

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It’s a title well-earned, as Jackson showcased his prowess by firing an impressive five touchdown passes in the Ravens’ commanding 56–19 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 17.

Lamar Jackson’s masterclass in the new offensive overture

Navigating a fresh playbook with a different conductor at the helm. Lamar Jackson has been nothing short of a virtuoso in 2023. Like a seasoned quarterback, Jackson has orchestrated an offensive showstopper. Tallying an impressive 3,678 passing yards, 24 aerial touchdowns, and a mere seven interceptions. And that’s not even the full scorecard; he’s also put his cleats to the turf for an additional 821 rushing yards. Punctuated by five ground-breaking scores.

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But the pièce de résistance? A resounding victory over arguably the AFC’s second-best team. Served with a 37-point spread, courtesy of Jackson’s pocket prowess. Sunday’s spectacle left no room for skepticism–Jackson wasn’t just quarterbacking; he was quarterbacking with flair and finesse.

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Jhelum Mehta is an NFL content analyst at EssentiallySports. Having started her journey as a writer, she harbors immense knowledge when it comes to the game of touchdowns and tackles. Her current position at ES allows Jhelum to formulate a gripping analysis of live matches that 'pocket' her perspective pieces and help assemble engaging articles. On account of this, Jhelum has been able to statistically armor her articles and also procure a couple of ‘Editor's picks’ under her belt. Despite the diversity of the articles she has covered, Jhelum predominantly reports on the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs, which also remain an integral theme of her off-court pieces. Away from the enthusiasm and passion of the gridiron, Jhelum devotes her time to crafting stories and "quarterbacking" new dance moves.

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