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Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson tells everybody he is actually still the ultimate weapon

.Eric Williams.NFL Press reporter.Lamar Jackson told NFL viewers of his transcendent playmaking ability when he took over the activity in the Ravens' 35-10 thrashing of the Expenses in Full week 4. The reigning game MVP remains some of one at the quarterback position. Jackson finished 72% of his passes for 156 gardens as well as two goals. He also ran for 54 backyards and also a score. As well as our team acquired an excellent consider what Jackson as well as operating back Derrick Henry can possibly do as a tandem operating at complete capacity, along with the wounding managing back totaling 199 lawns as well as a touchdown.Jackson ranks No. 9 in the NFL along with a 102.3 passer score. He is actually likewise No. 9 in rushing along with 308 lawns. " He's the best tool in soccer," Ravens head train John Harbaugh pointed out concerning his quarterback.Jackson flirted in the MVP odds this week, diving coming from +1500 to +800, matching yet another significant agent in Sam Darnold.Let's have a look at my top five moving into Full week 5.1. Sam Darnold, Vikings Present MVP Possibilities: +800 (wager $10 to win $90 total amount) The quarterback of among the two continuing to be unbeaten staffs remains to dip into a remarkably elite degree. He tossed for 275 gardens and 3 goals in a success over the Eco-friendly Gulf Packers in Full Week 4. The play-action video game continues to be Darnold's close friend in Kevin O'Connell's scheme. According to Next Generation Stats, Darnold is actually balancing a league-best 12.8 lawns per effort in play-action. He additionally leads the organization along with 11 passing touchdowns as well as a 118.9 passer rating through four video games. 2. Lamar Jackson, RavensCurrent MVP Chances: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 overall) One reason for Jackson's very early effectiveness is Baltimore's offending line has actually carried out a great project of shielding him. He has actually been sacked simply 4 times, and also depending on to Following Generation Stats, he has actually been pushed at the lowest fee of his job this period (25.6%). The well-maintained wallets have caused Jackson taking a lot better treatment of the volleyball, along with simply one interception with 4 activities. Is actually Lamar Jackson underappreciated? 3. Baker Mayfield, BuccaneersCurrent MVP Odds: +3000 (wager $10 to win $310 total) Only an additional first-class performance from Mayfield last weekend. He tossed for 347 yards and also 2 goals in Tampa florida Bay's thrashing of the Philly Eagles, gaining Mayfield the Tom Brady LFG Player of the Video game honor.Mayfield and also the Bucs have actually possessed excellence when he receives the sphere out quickly. According to Following Gen Stats, he possesses the second-most conclusions (58 ), many backyards (532) as well as very most goals (5) on easy passes this period (2.5 few seconds or even less)-- all without throwing an interception on those passes.Tom Brady's LFG Gamer of the Video Game: Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield|Week 4 DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE [Connected: Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Video game Baker Mayfield presents Bucs in good hands at QB] 4. Patrick Mahomes, ChiefsCurrent MVP Possibilities: +300 (wager $10 to win $40 total) Kansas City is actually unbeaten, however Mahomes has yet to possess that dominant performance our team have actually involved anticipate from the best gamer in soccer. He additionally has switched the round over, along with at the very least one interception in his 1st four video games. His 5 interceptions are actually the third-most in the league and also the best he's ever before included the first 4 video games of a season. And Also along with Kansas City's best intended Rashee Rice out for an extensive duration because of a knee accident, Mahomes will must continue to grind out victories. [Associated: Six WR trade targets for Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs after Rashee Rice injury] 5. Josh Allen, QB, BillsCurrent MVP Probabilities: +350 (wager $10 to succeed $45 total amount) I'm looking at Allen's so-so functionality versus the Ravens as a slight hiccup in what's counted on to be an MVP-worthy time for Buffalo's do-everything QB. The Bills balanced merely 4.1 gardens per play in a humbling loss at Baltimore.This week, having said that, Allen encounters another difficult game when traveling against a stingy Houston Texans self defense. He may require to create even more plays enjoy this one.Honorable acknowledgment: C.J. Stroud, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Brock Purdy, Jayden DanielsEric D. Williams has actually stated on the NFL for more than a years, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and also the Seat Seahawks for the Tacoma Headlines Tribune. Follow him on Twitter at @eric_d_williams. [Want excellent tales delivered right to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow games, groups as well as gamers to get an individualized newsletter daily.] Obtain more from National Volleyball League Follow your favorites to receive information concerning activities, headlines as well as even more.