'Like LeBron,' 'MVP': Ravens laud Lamar Jackson after 5-TD night

'Like LeBron,' 'MVP': Ravens laud Lamar Jackson after 5-TD night

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In making the case for a third NFL Most Valuable Player award, Lamar Jackson is apparently a triple threat now.

In addition to throwing five touchdown passes and rushing for 52 yards Monday night, Jackson showed off his latest skill -- lead blocking forDerrick Henry in theBaltimore Ravens' 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the Ravens ahead by 16 points (34-18) in the fourth quarter, Jackson saw Henry switch directions and ran upfield to push All-Pro safetyAntoine Winfield Jr. out of the way to help Henry to a 39-yard gain.

"Lamar is the ultimate competitor," Ravens tight endMark Andrews said. "He lays it all out on the line every game. [He's] just really awesome, and he's the best. He's the MVP."

For the first time this season, Jackson has catapulted himself to being the betting favorite for NFL Most Valuable Player, according to ESPN BET. Jackson's odds are now +275, which puts him ahead ofKansas City's Patrick Mahomes (+475).

Jackson, 27, would become the youngest three-time NFL MVP. He previously won in.................Read More

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