Against a Broncos defense that had led the NFL in yards per play allowed entering Week 9, Jackson was 16-for-19 passing for 280 yards and three touchdowns. His perfect passer rating (158.3) was the fourth of his NFL career, tying Ben Roethlisberger for the most in league history. Jackson is ahead of his MVP pace this year and entering GOAT status.

On the other hand, wheels are coming off elsewhere, with injuries, firings and other issues showing things can get late early. Here's what we liked and didn't like in Week 9. Five

Of course, it wouldn’t surprise (perhaps prophetic) coach John Harbaugh. “The vision that we have together is that Lamar Jackson is going to become and be known and be recognized as the greatest quarterback ever to play in the history of the National ...