Lamar Jackson falls into unprecedented TD drought and focuses on consistency

Thanksgiving left the Baltimore Ravens with more doubts than answers. The 32-14 defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals exposed a disorganized offense and a Lamar Jackson far from his best. The quarterback committed turnovers and failed to connect key passes. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow returned to lead Cincinnati with authority. According to Sporting News, the game showed a troubling pattern: five giveaways and an offense unable to respond.

Recent numbers speak loudly. Lamar Jackson completed under 60% of his passes in four straight games, something unprecedented in his career. He also has three consecutive outings without a passing touchdown, the worst streak since entering the NFL. During that stretch, he managed only one scoring throw and three interceptions, with several fumbles costing points. Essentiallysports noted that even inside the locker room there is recognition the quarterback must regain consistency.

Injuries and doubts

The debate about his health remains open. Lamar Jackson missed one practice day each week for three weeks, dealing with knee, ankle, and toe issues. However, both he and coach John Harbaugh insist he is “fully healthy to play.” Jackson himself stated the key is better execution and more consistency, rejecting injuries as the main reason for his slump.

#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson when asked if his injuries this season have affected his recent play: “No, I need to be more consistent.”

Jackson had three turnovers in the loss to the #Bengals.

— Christian Gonzales (@ChrisG_Sports) November 28, 2025

The ground impact of Lamar Jackson also declined. In his last four games he produced only 84 yards on 26 carries, averaging 3.2 per attempt. Against the Bengals he showed slightly more mobility with 27 yards on six runs, but still far from his trademark explosiveness. The reduced rushing threat allows defenses to adjust coverages and pressure more effectively inside the pocket.

Baltimore’s outlook

Despite the downturn, Lamar Jackson’s overall 2025 numbers remain competitive. He holds a 64.8% completion rate, 1,841 yards, 16 total touchdowns, and just four interceptions in nine starts. Still, the loss ended a five-game winning streak and highlighted that the Ravens need more from their offensive leader to stay alive in an increasingly demanding AFC.

Lamar Jackson (idiot) questionable to return. pic.twitter.com/1oEOXlAgxb

— NFL Drop (@TheNFLDrop) November 28, 2025

Lamar Jackson faces one of the most critical stretches of his career. His talent is intact, but execution and offensive discipline are now the challenge. The quarterback knows he must raise his level for Baltimore to contend again. With extra recovery days before facing the Steelers, Jackson has the chance to prove the slump is temporary. He still has the opportunity to guide the Ravens toward the postseason.