Nick Wright#49 of 87 NFL pundits · Jul 19, 2026

Asked to choose between Lamar Jackson having another MVP-caliber season or a continued downward trajectory, Byrd picked the good season, saying they believe Jackson will be an MVP finalist/top-three MVP finisher rather than decline.

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Our reading: Lamar Jackson — MVP finalist (top-three MVP finish): MVP finalist, top three MVP finish

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Award Picks Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson — MVP finalist (top-three MVP finish): MVP finalist, top three MVP finish
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