The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on Lamar Jackson for the first time in the postseason on Sunday, but Andy Reid believes the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback has some similarities to a familiar playoff foe of theirs.
Reid explained that facing Jackson is “somewhat the same” as facing Josh Allen when he was asked if going up against the Buffalo Bills quarterback in the divisional round helped them prepare for the Ravens.
“You have to stay in your lanes, you have to stay disciplined with any quarterback that runs,” Reid told reporters as he explained the similarities between Jackson and Allen. “Lamar is special, he’s fast and one of the faster guys on the field when it’s all said and done and he’s shifty. Where Josh will go right through you, he doesn’t care, he’s a big, big man and probably equally as fast. He’s a fast kid, he’s run away from secondary players, you’ve seen that on tape.
“This kid (Jackson), he throws it well, he throws it on the move well, runs the ball well. So, we’ve just got to stay on top of that part of it throughout practice this week and then during the game.”
The Chiefs were able to neutralize Allen in the passing game during their 27-24 win over the Bills on Sunday, allowing the star quarterback to throw for just 186 yards on 4.8 yards per attempt with a passing touchdown. But Allen nearly made up for the woes the Bills had through the air with his legs, rushing for 72 yards on six yards per attempt and two touchdowns.
As talented as Allen is, Jackson might arguably be better, at least as a runner. In addition to throwing for 3,678 yards on 8.0 yards per attempt with 24 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 102.7 passer rating, Jackson rushed for 821 yards on 5.5 yards per carry with five touchdowns during the regular season, making him the clear favorite to win NFL MVP.
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