The chatter on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s lack of a Super Bowl title has once again been fueled across the NFL world. After the QB was labeled “overrated,” several fans and analysts took to social media to voice their displeasure.

Former NFL safety and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark is the latest to join the debate, firing off a sharp response on X. “Using the list of QBs to win multiple MVPs and their championships is the most “prove my point” metric of all time,” he captioned his X post.

“They didn’t talk about the fact that he’s a generational talent running the football and not just for a quarterback, but for any football player that’s ever played this game, who is a historically, traditionally a great passer,” he said in the clip.

“Not just a great passer, but a great passer on the levels of QBR and efficiencies and completion percentage and interception and touchdown ratio as a guy like Aaron Rodgers, who we all love, who also only has one Super Bowl that he won before he won an MVP because he had a great defense.”

Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Ryan Clark said Lamar Jackson’s stats clearly back up his two MVP awards. He admitted Jackson hasn’t had much playoff success yet, but pointed out that other great quarterbacks, like Steve Young and Peyton Manning, also earned big individual honors before finally winning Super Bowls.

He further added that Jackson has limited star power around him, naming running back Derrick Henry as the only Hall of Fame-caliber teammate on the roster.

“I want to see him be the same MVP Lamar in the playoffs as we see during the season, but the call this man overrated is foul, it’s called this man overrated is biased,” he added to dismiss the criticism.

The debate began after Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay released his top-five ranking of overrated quarterbacks and named Jackson in it.

His report wasn’t much different, as he argued that Jackson’s 3–5 postseason record was “borderline fraudulent.” Kay further went on to compare Jackson to Manning, and the Kansas City Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes, and argued that the Ravens quarterback couldn’t turn his MVP seasons into deep playoff runs.

Jackson was followed by Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers), Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), and Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars). Unsurprisingly, it went viral on social media, with many criticizing the “overrated” comment.

Former NFL player LeSean McCoy also criticized the take and wrote, “Fake news or news from people who never put cleats on.”

There’s no doubt the Ravens quarterback is talented, and while Jackson faced doubts even when he entered the league, he has consistently proven his critics wrong. The only remaining question is when he’ll silence the skepticism surrounding his playoff performances.

Lamar Jackson is helping the Ravens come back to life

The Ravens started the season with high hopes and a strong lineup, but close losses and defensive errors dragged them down to a 1-5 record. Things got worse in Week 4 when Lamar Jackson injured his hamstring during a 37-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Jackson missed three games because of the injury, but he returned with more power. He completed 18 of 23 passes for 204 yards and four touchdowns in a 28–6 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Since his return, the Ravens have looked more in sync. Jackson went 17 of 29 for 176 yards in the 27-19 win over the Minnesota Vikings. And the team has now secured three straight wins. Moving forward, maintaining this momentum will be crucial.

The next few games will be crucial in determining the Ravens’ season. Jackson’s comeback has also reignited his MVP chances, though the race remains tough with several high-profile contenders in the mix. If he continues to lead the 4-5 Ravens to victories, those hopes will only grow stronger.