After Baltimore Ravens quarterbackLamar Jackson issued a bold “do-or-die” statement following Sunday’s crucial victory, not everyone was convinced. While Jackson’s message was meant to ignite urgency within a struggling locker room, many NFL fans quickly dismissed it.
As one blunt comment circulating on X put it,“Can’t beat Josh Allen nor Patrick Mahomes I aint moved 1 bit 💤.”
Can't beat Josh Allen nor Patrick Mahomes I aint moved 1 bit 💤
— King_AMMO_ (@GoatBucketz7) October 31, 2025
Lamar Jackson’s Leadership Move Draws Mixed Reactions
Michael Irvin Says Lamar Jackson Looked Just Like Patrick Mahomes in Week 9 Return
Michael Irvin Says Lamar Jackson Looked Just Like Patrick Mahomes in Week 9 Return (Image Via Instagram/@patrickmahomes)
On Tuesday, October 29, Jackson declared the Ravens’ season had entered a must-win phase. With the team sitting at 2-5, the two-time MVP took drastic steps to change the team culture, removing video game consoles and ping pong tables from the locker room. “Each and every game is going to be like a win-or-go-home,”Jacksontold reporters after practice. “It’s do-or-die right now, each and every week.”
The move occurred after Jackson returned from missing three games due to a hamstring injury. The Ravens achieved an unexpected upset against the Chicago Bears, which slightly improved their chances of making the playoffs. Baltimore is still far from competing in an AFC North that is weaker than usual.
Jacksonemphasized that comfort and complacency would no longer define their locker room: “We’re not going to have [the luxuries], so keep winning. We’ll probably have them next summer or OTAs, but right now that’s not the focus.”
However, fans online were far less inspired. Some questioned whether Jackson’s leadership moves would translate into on-field results.
“They played the worst team in football,”one fanwrote.
Another added sarcastically,“Neat buddy,” while others downplayed the effort, saying, “Can’t beat Josh Allen nor Patrick Mahomes I aint moved 1 bit 💤.”
Still,a few backed Jackson’s mentality. “Lamar Jackson the goat,” one fan declared.
Anotherpraised the mindset shift: “Do or die isn’t just about football. It’s about mindset.”
Athird said, “They didn’t get complacent.”
As the Ravens get ready to play the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football, everyone will be focused on Jackson. His message about leadership may have divided fans. The situation is clear: win now or risk seeing the season fade away.