Before Lamar Jackson took his first snap of the season, the football world was talking about whether the Baltimore Ravens' quarterback should have taken his team’s last contract offer and whether the lack of a new deal would become a distraction.
Jackson then went out and showed everyone what he’s always focused on this time of year — winning. In Sunday’s season-opening 24-9 victory at the New York Jets, Jackson delivered three big touchdown passes and, more importantly, delivered the Ravens’ first win since Nov. 28.
It didn’t matter that Baltimore began the season without two Pro Bowl players (offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Marcus Peters) as well as its top two running backs (J.