When we look at the history of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson against the Steelers, two things immediately stand out.
One is that he has missed more games against Pittsburgh than he has actually played since becoming the starter, and the other is that the two-time MVP has not been successful in the four starts he has made over the past five seasons. The Ravens are 1-3 against the Steelers with Jackson in the lineup and he has turned the ball over 10 times in those games.
Seven of those turnovers were interceptions and the Steelers are the only team against whom he has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. On Wednesday, Jackson said he can’t explain why the Steelers have been such a tough nut to crack for him.
“I don’t know,” Jackson said via a team transcript. “It’s a different team right now. Last year there were different guys, this year it’s a different unit, but it’s always the same goal; we want to win. We want to be the ones who come out victorious, and that will be the victory.” goal in this match.”
Jackson has been on a tear this season with 24 touchdowns and two interceptions while leading the league in yards per pass attempt, but the Steelers have figured out the right formula for him in the past and Jackson’s ability to counter that will be a key one this weekend role in the outcome of the game.
