In a recent interview, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson opened up about the heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. Jackson did not shy away from pointing fingers when he attributed the defeat to his worn-down legs from a grueling season.
Reflecting on his physical condition, Jackson noted that his legs felt fresh after the offseason and expressed his confidence that if he had maintained the same level of fitness until the end of the postseason, the outcome of the game against the Chiefs would have been different. According to Jackson, his running ability would have been unmatched, posing a significant challenge to the Chiefs’ defense.
In a candid conversation with the Washington Post, Jackson lamented, “How I’m feeling right now, I wish I was feeling like this, body-wise, in the AFC Championship. We would have won the game. I would have been able to move around for my guys. With me just hurting and can’t move, I know if my legs were good, we would have won that s—. We wouldn’t have even had to throw the ball. F— throwing the ball.”
The young quarterback shared his burning desire to experience the thrill of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, a feat the Chiefs accomplished in the past two seasons. “I want to feel it,” Jackson emphasized. “I want the ultimate award of what I’ve been busting my ass to do all my life.”
As Jackson prepares to face the Chiefs once again, the stakes are high. While a victory tonight would be significant, Jackson understands that the championship title will only be decided in five months. Considering the toll of a demanding football season on his body, Jackson is hopeful that his legs will be in better shape for a potential playoff rematch with the Chiefs.
The road to redemption for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens begins tonight as they set their sights on the ultimate prize. The quarterback’s determination and resilience will be put to the test, as he aims to lead his team to glory and fulfill his lifelong dream of championship success.
