Lamar Jackson

The 2020 season witnessed a record number of African American quarterbacks starting for their teams. And it all happened with little fanfare, which begs the question: Is race no longer a factor in the evaluation of NFL quarterbacks? It's a question Jim Trotter asked several prominent people in and around the game.

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?

Will Lamar Jackson's Ravens or Josh Allen's Bills make it to Super Bowl LVI? Gregg Rosenthal zeroes in on what each AFC team must do to replace the Chiefs atop the conference in 2021.

Judy Battista looks at the moments, the people and the decisions that got the NFL safely to the finish line of a treacherous season filled with pandemic-induced fear, anguish and hope.

The Ravens aren't spending the offseason worried about upgrading their WRs as much as those outside the building are. Echoing John Harbaugh's prior comments, GM Eric DeCosta noted his club is a run-first squad, and there are other ways to buffer the passing attack rather than stockpiling receivers.

These top 12 QB rankings from January are sure to change over the next few months, but debating and questioning these rankings will help shape your thinking heading into the 2021 season. 

The Ravens have built their identity around the rare talents of their quarterback, one they want to be a Raven for many years to come. John Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday that Baltimore "absolutely" wants to lock up Lamar Jackson long term. 

Is Aaron Rodgers the most talented quarterback ever? Are the defending champion Chiefs in trouble? Could it get any better than this Championship Sunday lineup? Adam Schein tackles Divisional Round fallout in a game of fact or fiction.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was ruled out against the Bills after suffering a concussion near the end of the third quarter. Baltimore went on to lose the contest, 17-3.

Lamar Jackson earned his first playoff win a week ago. He goes for his second Saturday night against the Bills. The star QB could be signing his second contract in the months ahead, per Ian Rapoport.

NFL.com editors rank the eight starting QBs remaining in the playoffs based on who they'd choose to build around for the next three seasons. Did 43-year-old Tom Brady make the top five?

The Buffalo Bills are very confident that they can stop Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson from running the ball.

Can Lamar Jackson top Josh Allen as a runner AND thrower? Will the Browns shock the Chiefs? Which Bucs' receiver is poised for a big performance? NFL Network analysts make bold predictions for the Divisional Round.

The Divisional Round Saturday doubleheader concludes with an AFC showdown between quarterback Lamar Jackson and the fifth-seeded Baltimore Ravens and QB Josh Allen and the host second-seeded Buffalo Bills. 

Josh Allen and so many other quarterbacks in this season's playoffs have proven once again that mental toughness remains the most important trait for an NFL signal-caller. A chip on the shoulder doesn't hurt, either, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Four lower-seeded teams came out of Super Wild Card Weekend victorious, but can they keep it going in the Divisional Round this weekend? Nick Shook provides one Next Gen Stat that gives each playoff underdog hope.

Three of the eight remaining teams in the NFL playoffs are led by quarterbacks from the 2018 draft class. So, who's poised to make the deepest postseason run: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Baker Mayfield? Let's debate!

Snow is in the forecast for Saturday night in Buffalo, and Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is hoping for better weather when he takes on the Bills in the Divisional Round. 

This weekend's Divisional Round features six of the seven top-scoring offenses from the regular season, but David Carr reveals the best way for opposing defenses to exploit each of the remaining eight offensive units in the playoffs. 

The Browns' and Bills' long-suffering devotees still have a chance to win it all. Marc Sessler ranks the playoff fan bases that most deserve a Super Bowl title.

The NFL's first ever Super Wild Card Weekend was true to its name: super and wild. Who were the biggest winners? The unequivocal losers? Adam Schein provides the answers in this edition of the Schein Nine.

Who's carrying a bigger burden in their upcoming clash: Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? Gregg Rosenthal lists five things to watch in each Divisional Round game.  

Narratives about Lamar Jackson being one-and-done in each of the last two postseasons circled heading into Sunday's Wild Card Round. Jim Trotter explores how the Ravens star QB overcame doubters and a deficit to help Baltimore finally beat Tennessee. 

Jelani Scott previews Sunday's AFC Super Wild Card Weekend game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans.

NFL.com editors rank the 14 starting quarterbacks in the playoffs based on who they trust most. Is MVP front-runner Aaron Rodgers the most dependable passer in the 2020 postseason?

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down the tape to examine the performance of the Baltimore Ravens offense during the loss to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoffs.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi's ideal free-agent WR pickup for the Baltimore Ravens.

Wayne Brady, Jemele Hill, Rev. Al Sharpton and Anthony Anderson discuss the opportunity and responsibility for Black quarterbacks in the NFL to speak out and affect change, especially given the social injustices that we saw in 2020. And current star quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes share what giving back and spreading awareness about racial equity means to them.

John Legend, Snoop Dogg, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cedric the Entertainer celebrate a generation of young Black quarterbacks, including Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, who are dominating on the game's biggest stage.

NFL Network's James Jones and Derek Carr debate the Mt. Rushmore of active NFL QBs in 2021.

Watch the highlights of every Baltimore Ravens touchdown from the 2020 NFL season.

Baltimore Ravens Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta on quarterback Lamar Jackson: 'My intention is to keep him in Baltimore for many, many years'.

Watch the highlights of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson from the 2020 NFL season.

'NFL GameDay Morning' discusses the biggest takeaways from the Buffalo Bills Divisional Round victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills highlights in the AFC Divisional Round of the 2020 season.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson turns on the jets for speedy third-and-15 pickup.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's cross-field throw hits wide receiver Hollywood Brown for 30 yards.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson locates wide receiver Hollywood Brown for big third-and-18 pickup.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson eludes the rush to hit running back J.K. Dobbins for 31 yards.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson are expected to explore a 'big money' contract extension this offseason.

'NFL GameDay Morning' reveal their bold predictions for Divisional Round Saturday.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah re-ranks the 2018 quarterback class.

Kim Jones discusses the quarterback matchup in the Divisional Round game between the Baltimore Ravens Ravens and the Buffalo Bills.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen: 'He's doing it all out there'.

Next Gen Stats might prove the Baltimore Ravens have the edge over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round.

NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala discusses how Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has "grown" into leadership role on Ravens.

Gregg Rosenthal's game pick for the Divisional Round matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills.

Josh Allen's ability to stretch the field may give the Buffalo Bills the edge over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL playoffs. Cynthia Frelund uses her mathematical model as well as insights from Next Gen Stats to preview Ravens-Bills and project the winning team.

Every player with a Pro Football Focus grade of at least 90 during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2020 NFL Playoffs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson: 'It's hard to not root for him'.