The Most Valuable Player award isn’t always given to the player who leads the league in any particular notable statistical category such as passing yards/touchdowns, rushing yards, total touchdowns, sacks or interceptions. It can sometimes be a narrative driven award where the player with the best story to go along with impressive numbers brings home the hardware.
Through the the first four games of the 2021 season no player has done more with less to help his team overcome adversity than Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He has put the franchise on his back and propelled them to a strong 3-1 start
Jackson has been able to do so while dispelling every negative narrative about him that calls his ability and competency into question, especially as a thrower of the football.