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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

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After the Baltimore Ravens’ dominant 31-2 win over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, star quarterback Lamar Jackson greatly improved his chances of winning his second consecutive NFL MVP award and the third of his career.

Jackson’s MVP odds this season have increased to +180 DraftKings sports bettingmaintaining his second-place status behind Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (-240) and ahead of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (+1,400).

Before Wednesday’s win, Jackson’s odds were at +400 for the MVP award. He produced 168 yards and two touchdowns on 10-of-15 passing while adding four carries for 87 yards and a touchdown that came off a 48-yard scamper. He also passed Michael Vick for the most career rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.

While Allen has become the favorite to take home his first career MVP award, it’s hard to overlook Jackson. The 27-year-old performed at a higher level than his previous two MVP campaigns.

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Lamar Jackson this season
Total Yards – 4,807 (Career Best)
Total TD – 43 (T-Career Best)
INTs – 4 (Career Best*)
Comp Pct – 67.9% (Career Best)
Passer Rating – 121.6 (Career Best)
*Min 200 Att. pic.twitter.com/tVY6apkHjv

At 11-5, the Ravens can win the AFC North by beating the Cleveland Browns (3-12) in Week 18, which would certainly increase Jackson’s chances of passing Allen for this year’s MVP award.