Lamar Jackson is becoming a problem for opposing defenses, Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters Sunday after the Ravens' 23-17 win over the Cardinals.
The 22-year-old quarterback has impressed to start the season and threw for 272 yards with two touchdowns while also adding 120 yards on the ground against Arizona.
“It’s just going to be a real conundrum for (our opponents),” Harbaugh said at his postgame press conference (via the team's official website). “They’re going to have to figure it out for themselves. Lamar played a great game running the ball, and running the ball effectively. It was probably the difference-maker in the game.”
Jackson, who was selected with the No. 32 pick in the 2018 draft, has totaled seven touchdowns so far as the Ravens have started the season 2-0. Yet, Jackson said he was far from perfect against the Cardinals.
“I felt like I was alright,” Jackson said. “I came out, executed some things. Could have been better. There’s a lot of passes I want back, some sacks I want back. But we came out with that victory.”
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First-year Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury also praised Jackson after the game.
“You all watched Lamar make great throws all day from the pocket. He has improved dramatically there,” Kliff Kingsbury said. “He can beat you that way and with his legs. If he’s throwing like that from the pocket, and he’s that accurate in getting through his progressions, it’s really difficult (to defend).”
The Ravens will face the Chiefs in Kansas City in Week 3.