Jesse Minter: There aren't 68 better players than Lamar Jackson
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is ranked 69th on the NFL Network's top 100 players list, a significant drop from his No. 2 ranking in 2025.
- Head coach Jesse Minter expressed surprise at Jackson's ranking, stating he believes Jackson is arguably the best player in the league despite the list placing 68 players above him.
- Minter attributed the drop to Jackson's injury-plagued season and the team's failure to make the playoffs, noting that some players hold onto such factors while others give the benefit of the doubt.
- Both Minter and Jackson reportedly do not put much stock in the rankings, with Minter emphasizing Jackson's proven track record as a multi-MVP winner who transcends the quarterback position.
- Minter is optimistic about the upcoming 2026 season, suggesting that if Jackson performs at his best, Baltimore's season should be successful under Minter's leadership.
