Two-time MVP, four Pro Bowls, the highest career passer rating in NFL history, and the most rushing yards ever by a quarterback at 28. The resume says it all, but the debate still won’t die.
Nick Wright Calls Out Media for Ignoring Lamar Jackson's Struggles When It Matters Most
Nick Wright Calls Out Media for Ignoring Lamar Jackson’s Struggles When It Matters Most (Screenshot via X/@WhatsWrightShow)
When the Baltimore Ravens stumble in big games, the same conversation always resurfaces. Some analysts stay quiet while others refuse to look away. One FS1 personality just destroyed the entire sports media for pretending not to notice what has been happening for years.
Nick Wright Calls Out Media for Ignoring Lamar Jackson’s Struggles When It Matters Most
Nick Wright didn’t hold back on his What’s Wright podcast after the Ravens dropped to 1-3 following Sunday’s loss to Kansas City. The First Things First host accused the sports media of giving Lamar Jackson a pass that no other quarterback would receive.
Wright didn’t hold back in his criticism of Jackson,calling him “the all-time legendary player who sadly gets tight in his biggest spots and plays worst in his biggest moments.”
“Why do we have to pretend what is obviously true is not? The all-time legendary player who sadly gets tight in his biggest spots and plays worst in his biggest moments… for some reason with Lamar we have to pretend it’s not happening.”@getnickwright goes off on the media for… pic.twitter.com/aEgwhJSxpB
— What’s Wright? with Nick Wright (@WhatsWrightShow) September 30, 2025
He argued that while other stars are fairly judged for their playoff struggles, the conversation around Jackson often avoids that reality. Wright’s point was clear, we shouldn’t pretend the pattern isn’t happening.
Wright came armed with stats to back his case. In Jackson’s last 30 games, he has thrown multiple turnovers only three times.
The AFC Championship against Kansas City, the Divisional Round against Buffalo, and Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, all these massive games are marked by costly mistakes.
The playoff numbers tell a harsher story. Jackson sits 3-5 in the postseason with one AFC Championship Game appearance, posting an 84.6 quarterback rating that falls far below his career mark of 103.0.
Against the Chiefs on Sunday, Jackson managed just 147 yards with an interception and lost a fumble before exiting with a hamstring injury.
Wright compared Jackson’s playoff struggles to Peyton Manning’s early career narrative. The difference, he argued, is that Manning’s shortcomings were acknowledged while Jackson’s often get downplayed.
“Nobody was going back and taking back Peyton Manning’s MVPs and his records because he struggled in his biggest spots, but we weren’t pretending it was coincidental either,” Wright said.
Wright’s comparison set off controversy, with some agreeing that there is a double standard while others questioned his credibility in making the critique. The reaction was immediate.
NFL Fans Split on Whether Wright Has Any Room to Talk
The response came fast and furious. One fanwrote, “We all know why there is a double standard.” The comment highlighted more profound questions about how different quarterbacks get covered.
A secondfired back, “Say that about Mahomes SB performances.” Critics pointed out Wright’s well-documented support for Patrick Mahomes as evidence of selective criticism.
A thirdasked, “Do you ever have this smoke for Josh Allen? Or even Baker Mayfield, who was #1 overall in the same draft class?” The question exposed what many saw as inconsistent standards across the league’s elite quarterbacks.
The most pointed criticism came from the fourth fan whopenned, “I agree but coming from you is hard to take because you are a Mahomes apologist with all due respect.” Even those who agreed with Wright’s assessment questioned whether he was the right messenger.
The truth sits somewhere uncomfortable. Jackson’s regular season dominance remains undeniable. But Baltimore’s 1-3 start and another underwhelming performance against the Chiefs gave Wright ammunition. Whether the criticism is fair or selective depends entirely on who you ask.