Harbaugh is fresh off signing a three-year extension of his own. Now, the long-time coach is on record saying a new deal could be in the works for Jackson “sooner or later.” Jackson signed a five-year, $260 million contract extension in 2023 and is under contract through the 2027 season. That said, with a league salary cap that is likely to see a continued increase in the coming seasons, the Ravens would be wise to give Jackson a new deal before his current one nears expiration. Jackson, 28, is a two-time MVP who nearly won a third MVP after a 2024 season in which he threw for 4,172-41-4 while adding another 915 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. His 2026 cap number balloons to $74.650 million, but that number can likely be reduced with a new deal, creating added incentive for the Ravens to get something done.

Jackson finished as the overall QB1 in fantasy scoring (434.4 points) by completing 316-of-474 passes for 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns and two interceptions. His 8.8 yards per passing attempt leads all NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 dropbacks. Jackson unsurprisingly thrived on the ground as well, rushing 139 times for a position-high 915 yards and four touchdowns. He likewise leads NFL quarterbacks in both missed tackles forced (45) and explosive run plays (37). Jackson’s 2025 outlook could be mildly impacted if offensive coordinator Todd Monken accepts a head coaching role elsewhere but the 28-year-old quarterback will not fall out of the elite QB1 tier. He remains a game-breaking player in both the NFL and fantasy football.

Jackson did nearly all of his damage early. He threw for 124 yards and both scores in the first half. Jackson also added 64 of his rushing yards in the first two quarters. He got the Ravens to a 21-point lead at the half, creating little need for his MVP heroics over the final two frames. Derrick Henry handled clean-up duties in the second half and scored the team’s only touchdown in the third or fourth quarter. The Ravens will almost certainly ask more of Jackson in the Divisional Round with either the Bills or Texans on tap. Per usual, he will be one of the best fantasy options on the slate.

The Ravens had a rather quiet first half while being stopped twice on fourth down but were able to get running back Derrick Henry going after the break. They took a 14-3 lead into halftime on the backs of a 26-yard interception returned for a touchdown from rookie corner Nate Wiggins in the first quarter, then erupting for 21 points in the second half. Lamar Jackson threw his 41st touchdown pass of the season on a third quarter touchdown toss to tight end Rashod Bateman. The win clinches the AFC North and the No. 3 seed out of the AFC, with their Wildcard Round opponent to be decided during the rest of the weekend.