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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Patrick Smith/Getty Images

NFL Coach: Lamar Jackson 'Still Not Naturally Accurate' Despite Odds-On MVP Favorite

Timothy Rapp
Jan 29, 2024

Lamar Jackson's potential legacy is going to be a popular topic of conversation this offseason after the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback played poorly in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

One area of improvement for Jackson going forward is a familiar topic when it comes to his careerโ€”his accuracy through the air.

"Lamar got a lot better this season," a veteran coach told The Athletic's Mike Sando on Monday. "I thought he got more accurate and they gave him more easy completions. He's still not naturally accurate, and I think the more sped up he gets, the less accurate he is. The problem is, the highs and the lows. He threw for like 3,700 yards and ran for 800โ€”his numbers are unbelievable. But in those critical situations, that is what the league is about."

Against the Chiefs, Jackson finished 20-of-37 for 272 yards, a touchdown, an interception and four sacks taken. A 54.0 completion percentage against a stingy defense like Kansas City's isn't going to cut it with a Super Bowl berth on the line.

Jackson is still going to win his second MVP after a fantastic regular season, but his postseason strugglesโ€”he's now just 2-4 in the playoffsโ€”loom large. Improving his accuracy through the air would probably help.