Lamar Jackson falls to 69th in NFL Top 100

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has plummeted to 69th in the NFL's annual Top 100 Players list, a dramatic fall from his second-place ranking just a year ago. The list, compiled based on player votes, was released this week, sparking widespread debate over the two-time MVP's standing following an injury-marred 2025 season.

Jackson battled multiple injuries last season, missing four games with a hamstring issue suffered in a Week 4 loss to Kansas City and later sitting out another contest with a back contusion. His statistical production declined significantly as a result; his passing yards dropped to 2,549 from 4,172 in 2024, his passer rating fell from a league-high 119.6 to 103.8, and his rushing yards plummeted to 349 from 915. The Ravens finished with a 7-10 record and missed the playoffs, leading to the departure of longtime head coach John Harbaugh.

Despite the difficult season, many analysts and former players have sharply criticized Jackson's low ranking. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III posted on social media platform X that Jackson is not the 69th best player in the league and called for the entire list to be thrown out. Analyst Mike Florio argued...