Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels avoiding comparisons

As is often the case when two players, especially at quarterback, share a similar skill set, comparisons between the two players likely won’t be far behind, but it’s hard to argue that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is one of a kind.

That has changed with the emergence of Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

But even then, while sharing the utmost respect for each other and their respective abilities, Jackson and Daniels haven’t been the most enthusiastic about comparisons to each other. Daniels talked about the comparisons he’s drawn and explained why he’s not a big fan of the comparisons he’s drawn to the two-time MVP.

“I don’t like it when people try to compare me to Lamar and vice versa. We’re two different players,” Daniels said. “At the end of the day, I want to be known as Jayden Daniels and not the next so-and-so.”

Jackson was on the same page as Daniels on the issue.

“I agree,” Jackson told reporters. “(Jayden Daniels) is his own player, (and) he’s his own man, at the end of the day. We’re just trying to make a name for ourselves, not for anybody else, so I’m okay with that, definitely “.

Both players won a Heisman Trophy in college and have been two of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league to begin the 2024 season. Daniels has paced a Commanders offense that leads the league with an average of 31 points per game and has thrown for 1,135 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. He has also rushed for 300 yards and four touchdowns.

Jackson is off to a great start and is poised for a better season than the one he had in 2023 when he won MVP for the second time in his career. He has thrown for 1,206 yards, nine touchdowns and just one interception and rushed for 363 yards and two touchdowns.

Comparisons are bound to happen. They’re part of any sport, and if Jackson and Daniels light up the game with their performances Sunday, the comparisons may become even more popular among fans and analysts.

The Ravens (3-2) and Commanders (4-1) face off Sunday at 1:00 PM ET at M&T Bank Stadium.

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