Lamar Jackson gave everything he could in the final game of the 2024 season, where he watched the Baltimore Ravens fall to the Buffalo Bills, marking the end of his season. However, interestingly, that loss allowed him to tie a stat with Peyton Manning.
According to stats, both Jackson and Manning are tied in the number of Super Bowl appearances in their first seven seasons, with zero for each. Additionally, at this point in their careers, Manning, like Jackson, had a 3-5 playoff record and had been a two-time MVP.
Although Jackson is tied with Manning after seven seasons, it’s important to remember that Peyton won two Super Bowl titles and was named MVP during one of those big games. Like Jackson, the former Colts and Broncos quarterback also won multiple MVP regular season awards.
Manning’s first Super Bowl win came in his eighth season in the NFL, playing for the Colts. He had been named the regular-season MVP in 2003 and 2004. Jackson has yet to win two consecutive MVP awards, with the decision for the 2024 season still up in the air.
Jackson Couldn’t Surpass Manning’s Early Years
Lamar Jackson is a quarterback with both a strong arm and quick legs, but even with those skills, he hasn’t been able to surpass Peyton Manning‘s first seven seasons in terms of passing touchdowns. Manning threw 216 touchdowns in his first seven years, while Jackson has only thrown 166. Even adding his 33 rushing touchdowns, Jackson still trails Manning.
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Another area where Jackson hasn’t been as effective as Manning during those early seasons is passing yards. Jackson only surpassed 4,000 passing yards once, in 2024 with 4,172 yards, while Manning hit that milestone six times consecutively after his first season.
