'Like LeBron,' 'MVP': Ravens laud Lamar Jackson after 5-TD night

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TAMPA, Fla. -- In making the case for a third NFL Most Valuable Player award, Lamar Jackson is apparently a triple threat now.

In addition to throwing five touchdown passes and rushing for 52 yards Monday night, Jackson showed off his latest skill -- lead blocking for Derrick Henry in the Baltimore Ravens' 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the Ravens ahead by 16 points (34-18) in the fourth quarter, Jackson saw Henry switch directions and ran upfield to push All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. out of the way for a 39-yard gain.

"Lamar is the ultimate competitor," Ravens tight end Mark Andrews said. "He lays it all out on the line every game.…