Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Ravens’ Lamar Jackson gear up for their first face-off in the upcoming AFC Conference Championship game. As the much-anticipated clash approaches, both quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, showed mutual respect, acknowledging and praising each other’s exceptional talents.
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In a recent press conference, Lamar Jackson shared his feelings about going up against Patrick Mahomes, and surprisingly, it was just a simple “I don’t like competing against him at all.” Lamar actually had a positive twist to it as he just didn’t see Mahomes as a tough opponent but as a guaranteed Hall of Famer.
Jackson going beyond rivalry and sees their upcoming clash as not a challenge but as a meeting of two emerging greats, comparing it to a heavyweight fight.
When Mahomes heard about Lamar’s recent comments in a press conference, his reply was brief yet powerful. He said, “He’s gonna be an MVP for a reason,” showing mutual respect for Lamar Jackson’s skills. This exchange between the two quarterbacks showing admiration for each other has built up the excitement for the upcoming AFC Conference Championship on Sunday.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs haven’t crossed paths since 2021. In the current playoff scenario, the Ravens clinched the top spot in the AFC with an impressive 13-3 record. Meanwhile, the Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champs, secured the No. 3 seed with an 11-6 record. Both star quarterbacks showcase lethal skills individually, but in their head-to-head matchups, Pat Mahomes currently holds the lead with a 3-1 record in their four games together.
Patrick Mahomes Gushes About Lamar Jackson’s Skills
While speaking to the media, Mahomes acknowledged the difficulty of playing against Lamar Jackson, who he describes as a top-notch competitor and scorer. He praised Jackson’s all-round skills, highlighting his ability to run, throw, and lead his team to victory. The Chiefs QB stated,
“Throwing from within the pocket, arm angles, making the accurate throw in big situations and big moments. That’s what the great quarterbacks do. He continues to get better and better every single year.”
Patrick Mahomes specifically mentioned how Jackson has grown as a passer, making accurate throws even in critical moments. Emphasizing on his evolution as a quarterback he believes players like Jackson, keep improving year after year. He highlighted that they haven’t crossed paths in recent years, but he’s been keeping a close eye on Lamar Jackson and is genuinely impressed with the Ravens QB.
Their last showdown was in Week 2 of the 2021 season, where Jackson’s Ravens narrowly won 36-35. Jackson threw for 239 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, completing 18 of 26 passes. He also rushed for a whopping 107 yards, scoring two rushing touchdowns. On the other side, Mahomes too put up a strong performance with 343 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Interestingly, this is the only game Lamar Jackson has won against Mahomes, and all their meetings have been in the regular season.
