Published 15:26 IST, December 14th 2019

OJ Simpson waxes lyrical about Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

Former Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson has backed Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to win the NFL's MVP award. Read on for more information.

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Baltimore Ravens faced off against New York Jets in Week 15 of NFL. Jets clearly weren't ready for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's onslaught on Thursday night. Lamar Jackson dominated Jets at M&T Bank Stadium as Baltimore Ravens romped to a 42-21 win over New York Jets

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NFL: Lamar Jackson garners praise from OJ Simpson after starring display

Lamar Jackson led Baltimore Ravens to ir 10th consecutive win in NFL, while also helping Ravens to secure AFC rth championship for second season running. Ravens quarterback also broke an NFL record in process. Lamar Jackson surpassed his mentor Michael Vick's record for most rushing yards in a single season in NFL. Ravens quarterback has w tched up 1,103 rush yards this season, taking his career tally to 1,786 in just two seasons in NFL.

Former Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson kws a thing or two about racking up rushing yards. five-time first-team All-Pro tched up 11,236 rushing yards throughout his career. After watching Lamar Jackson's starring display against Jets, OJ Simpson was full of praise for Ravens quarterback. 

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“I just want to say, Lamar Jackson has solidified, he is NFL’s Most Valuable Player.” “I’m just saying!”

Lamar Jackson finished with 212 yards and five touchdown passes against Jets on Thursday Night Football. Thanks to his dominating display, Ravens quarterback is w a frontrunner for MVP award this season. A number of former and current NFL players waxed lyrical about Lamar Jackson's display as he carved up New York secondary at M&T Bank Stadium. Patriots star Tom Brady was also clearly impressed with Lamar Jackson as he challenged MVP frontrunner to a 40-yard dash, albeit with one condition.

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14:07 IST, December 14th 2019