Jackson aims to end a scoreless streak unlike any other two-time NFL Most Valuable Player. He has gone three straight starts without passing a touchdown for the first time in his career while posting a 63.1 grade since Week 11 (second worst in the NFL). That’s a far cry from the league-leading 127.1 passer rating Jackson boasted from Weeks 1-10.
“I’m not thrilled about it at all,” Jackson said of his TD-less streak through the air. “I’m mad, but I’m glad we got the wins when we did. But last Thursday – Thanksgiving night – I wasn’t happy at all. We had turnovers, missed assignments and weren’t us, so I’m not happy about that at all. If I’m not scoring a touchdown, but we’re winning, who can be mad about a win. [only] angry at the loss.”
The Ravens’ five-turnover loss to the Bengals on Thanksgiving saw Jackson cough up two tackles and throw an interception in the red zone. Baltimore has the second-most sacks (8) in the NFL since Week 11, a stat Jackson believes will be the difference against the Steelers on Sunday.
“It’s a turnover battle game,” Jackson said. “The team that has the ball the most and puts the most points on the board, that will be the result of who wins the game. That’s all [there is] at that, but there is a lot of competition.”
Jackson’s 2025 campaign has been plagued by multiple injuries, resulting in him missing three starts and going into multiple games not at 100%. A teammate sprained his ankle during Wednesday’s practice, keeping him out of the next round and marking the fourth straight week with an ailment that led to a DNP. After returning to practice on Friday, Jackson said he feels pretty good and will go into Sunday injury-free.
History shows that Sunday’s game for Jackson will not be easy. He has a career record of 2-4 (1-0 in the playoffs) against Pittsburgh, one of three teams he has lost against (Chiefs, Raiders). Jackson’s career 72.8 field goal grade against the Steelers is his worst against any opponent.
The winner of Sunday’s game will be tied for first place in the AFC North. While these two teams will meet again in Week 18 in Pittsburgh — possibly a win and a playoff appearance — whoever wins in Week 14 could have the upper hand.
“We just have to focus on Pittsburgh right now,” Jackson said. “Like you said, we’re both 6-6.” [They have a] great defense as always. Every time we play, it’s a great defense and the offense – can I say – [is led] by Aaron Rodgers [who is] future hall of famer, so we just have to lock in and do what we have to do.”