Ravens News 9/1: Win share leaders and more

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The reigning MVP’s 36 passing touchdowns led the NFL last season, and 24 of those came against the blitz (10 more than anyone else had vs. the blitz), per NGS. Jackson set a single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback (1,206) and his 6.9 yards per rush paced the league. In other words, teams had to pick their poison against Jackson. The Ravens’ defense improved this offseason with the addition of Calais Campbell, and their corners rank as the league’s third-best unit at the position in my model. This means it’s possible a little less will be required of Jackson in 2020. I should point out that the more complementary the team is as a whole, the more wins it earns. So it’s not a knock on Jackson that he ranks second among QBs; it’s more a reflection of the Ravens’ overall strength as a team.

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