NFL world calls incredible Lamar Jackson touchdown the best play of his career

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Lamar Jackson's latest highlight left the NFL world in awe.

In the Baltimore Ravens' 41-38 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson pulled off a scrambling, stiff-arm, fade-away touchdown throw that some called the greatest play of his career.

Facing 2nd-and-goal with 5:34 left in the fourth quarter, Jackson fumbled the snap, then struggled to pick the ball up. As he recovered it, the Bengals pass-rush was bearing down on him.

Jackson managed to avoid Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard by stiff-arming him twice as he ran toward the sideline. Just as Jackson was about to fall out of bounds, he made a fade-away throw from 25 yards out to find Isaiah Likely for a jump-ball touchdown in the end zone.

Watch the play below:

Even by Jackson's lofty standards, it was an unbelievable play.

Fans and analysts alike called it the best play of Jackson's career and one of the best plays in NFL history.

Jackson finished the game with 348 yards and 4 touchdowns on 26-of-42 passing, good for a 119 passer rating.

Jackson only referred to the play as "cool."

Of course, Jackson was in no mood to celebrate after the game, as he also fumbled a snap on the first drive of overtime, giving the Bengals the ball. Luckily, for Jackson and the Ravens, the Bengals missed the game-winning field goal, giving Baltimore the ball back. Justin Tucker eventually kicked the game-winning field goal for the Ravens.

While Jackson may not have been up for cherishing one of the best plays of his career, it's surely a moment that Ravens fans will remember for a long time.

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Scott Davis covers the Knicks and Ravens on The Sporting News. He previously spent much of the last decade as a sports reporter for Business Insider, covering all sports, with a specific focus on the NBA and NFL. Follow him on Twitter/X @WScottDavis