The Baltimore Ravens are currently 6-7, and their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers looms large for their chances at the postseason. One of the biggest issues the team is currently facing has to do with Lamar Jackson.

Despite Jackson looking good in Week 14, there is something off about his current play. The timing in throws, his inability to pull off long rushing attempts, and more has painted a big question mark about whether or not he is regressing.

Jackson has had some injury issues in 2025. He suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out for three games. He has also missed practice and appeared on the injury report with knee, ankle, and toe ailments.

It could be that the hamstring injury he suffered has resulted in some nagging effects that have done more damage behind the scenes. Either way, Jackson's efforts have been well documented, and he was hit with a steep reality check from anonymous NFL executives.

Jeff Howe of The Athletic highlighted the issues that Jackson is having, and multiple NFL executives revealed they believe that Jackson is currently struggling in a way that he has not before.

"'(He just) doesn’t look the same,' said an NFL executive who was granted anonymity so he could speak openly," Howe writes.

Jackson has looked a bit off, and one of the biggest aspects of this has to do with his rushing capabilities. 

"Jackson also doesn’t have a 20-yard run for the first time in his career. He had 55 such runs from 2018-24, including eight last season when he was MVP runner-up to Josh Allen," Howe said.

It is alarming that the sheer drop-off in big plays that Jackson has had in 2025. Again, it could be the injuries that are plaguing him in an unknown way behind the scenes. 

Jackson did look good on Sunday, as he picked up a rushing touchdown and 43 yards on the ground. This is only his second rushing touchdown since Week 1 of the regular season. 

Jackson clearly does not need to be the team's leading rusher, as Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell assume that role. However, the quarterback's ability to get loose for chunk yardage is a major reason why this offense works. 

"'He's just not as explosive as in the past,' another executive said."

Jackson and company need to figure out a way to get the offense rolling again. They are beginning to start too slow, and having to catch up to opponents often.

With the playoff chances dwindling, Jackson needs to find a way to make things work when the Ravens face the Cincinnati Bengals in a huge "must-win" game on Sunday.