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Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson helps remind everybody he's still the ultimate weapon

.Eric Williams.NFL Press reporter.Lamar Jackson helped remind NFL observers of his transcendent playmaking capacity when he consumed the game in the Ravens' 35-10 rout of the Costs in Full week 4. The ruling league MVP remains one of one at the quarterback placement. Jackson completed 72% of his passes for 156 yards and two goals. He also ran for 54 backyards and also a credit rating. And we obtained a good look at what Jackson as well as running back Derrick Holly can possibly do as a tandem operating at complete capability, with the bruising running back totaling 199 lawns and a touchdown.Jackson places No. 9 in the NFL along with a 102.3 passer score. He is actually additionally No. 9 in hurrying with 308 yards. " He's the greatest tool in regulation football," Ravens move coach John Harbaugh stated concerning his quarterback.Jackson flirted in the MVP chances recently, leaping from +1500 to +800, matching another major agent in Sam Darnold.Let's take a look at my leading 5 heading in to Full week 5.1. Sam Darnold, Vikings Existing MVP Possibilities: +800 (bet $10 to succeed $90 total amount) The quarterback of among the two continuing to be undefeated teams remains to dip into an amazingly exclusive degree. He tossed for 275 backyards and 3 touchdowns in a victory over the Eco-friendly Bay Packers in Full Week 4. The play-action video game continues to be Darnold's pal in Kevin O'Connell's setup. According to Next Generation Statistics, Darnold is actually averaging a league-best 12.8 gardens per effort in play-action. He additionally leads the game with 11 passing touchdowns and also a 118.9 passer ranking with four video games. 2. Lamar Jackson, RavensCurrent MVP Odds: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total) One explanation for Jackson's very early success is actually Baltimore's offensive line has actually done a nice work of guarding him. He has been sacked only four times, as well as according to Next Generation Statistics, he has actually been actually pressured at the lowest price of his profession this season (25.6%). The clean wallets have led to Jackson taking better treatment of the football, along with just one interception through 4 video games. Is actually Lamar Jackson underappreciated? 3. Cook Mayfield, BuccaneersCurrent MVP Chances: +3000 (bet $10 to gain $310 total) Simply an additional top-level functionality coming from Mayfield final weekend break. He threw for 347 gardens as well as 2 goals in Tampa florida Bay's thrashing of the Philly Eagles, getting Mayfield the Tom Brady LFG Player of the Activity honor.Mayfield as well as the Bucs have actually possessed excellence when he obtains the round out rapidly. Depending On to Following Generation Statistics, he has the second-most finalizations (58 ), many yards (532) as well as most touchdowns (5) on quick elapseds this period (2.5 few seconds or even a lot less)-- all without throwing an interception on those passes.Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Game: Buccaneers QB Cook Mayfield|Week 4 DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE [Associated: Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Activity Cook Mayfield presents Bucs in excellent hands at QB] 4. Patrick Mahomes, ChiefsCurrent MVP Chances: +300 (wager $10 to win $40 total amount) Kansas City is actually undefeated, yet Mahomes possesses but to possess that dominant efficiency our experts've pertained to anticipate from the greatest player in football. He likewise has actually switched the round over, with at least one interception in his very first 4 games. His 5 interceptions are actually the third-most in the organization as well as the absolute most he's ever included the 1st 4 video games of a period. As Well As along with Kansas Area's top intended Rashee Rice out for a lengthy duration due to a knee personal injury, Mahomes will definitely have to continue to grind out victories. [Related: 6 WR business targets for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs after Rashee Rice accident] 5. Josh Allen, QB, BillsCurrent MVP Possibilities: +350 (bet $10 to gain $forty five total) I am actually looking at Allen's mediocre performance versus the Ravens as a slight misstep in what's anticipated to become an MVP-worthy period for Buffalo grass's do-everything QB. The Costs averaged simply 4.1 yards every play in a humbling reduction at Baltimore.This full week, nonetheless, Allen experiences another tough game when driving against a thrifty Houston Texans protection. He could need to create additional plays similar to this one.Honorable mention: C.J. Stroud, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Brock Purdy, Jayden DanielsEric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for much more than a years, dealing with the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Observe him on Twitter at @eric_d_williams. [Want great tales delivered right to your inbox? Produce or even log in to your FOX Athletics account, follow organizations, crews and gamers to get a personalized email list daily.] Get more coming from National Football League Observe your preferences to receive details concerning games, updates and also even more.