What happened: A new Andscape profile from Justin Tinsley argues Lamar Jackson has settled any argument over whether he belongs among the NFL's elite quarterbacks. The piece frames his remaining goal entering his ninth Ravens season as delivering Baltimore the championship-level win the city is still waiting for.
Why it matters: The framing lands weeks after Jackson was ranked No. 69 on the NFL Top 100, a placement Club Shay Shay hosts and others publicly disputed. It also comes as his camp has reportedly delayed extension talks, with the QB market trending toward $70 million annually.
By the numbers: No. 69 ranking on the 2026 NFL Top 100; rising market could push top QB salaries past $70 million.
What to watch: Watch for movement on Jackson's contract extension timeline and how his reunion with Baltimore's new offensive coordinator shapes the coming season.