Lamar Jackson is having one of the worst, if not the worst, year of his entire NFL career.The Baltimore Ravens franchise quarterback started out looking as though he was going to lock in his third NFL MVP award, even if the team’s record didn’t necessarily reflect that after a torrid start.Jackson is one of the best dual-threat QB’s the NFL has ever seenGettyThrough his first four outings of the 2025 regular season, Jackson – one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen – posted 869 yards, 10 touchdowns and just one interception. He achieved this averaging a 71.8 percent pass completion rate, and an average passer rating of 127, whilst also rushing for 166 yards and a score. But after sustaining a hamstring injury during the Ravens’ Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson missed three straight games, and upon his return, Baltimore found themselves in a 2-5 hole through eight weeks. Since his return in the 28-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 9, in which he made a statement completing a season-high 78.3 percent of his passes for 204 passing yards and four touchdowns and a 143.2 passer rating, the four-time Pro Bowler has lacked the explosiveness in the run game, and the magical touch when passing the ball. In his last five outings, Jackson has thrown for just 987 passing yards and three total touchdowns, whilst he has also fired four interceptions, and rushed for just 127 yards.The Ravens now find themselves sitting in second place in the AFC North with a 6-7 losing record, behind the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) who they will face in their final regular season game – which could yet decide the winner of the division. What is perhaps more glaring though is that the 28-year-old has completed just 55.7 percent of his passes, and has racked up an average passer rating of 69.7.“Lamar Jackson hasn’t been this uneven since he was a rookie. Is it injuries or inconsistency?,” talkSPORT’s Senior US Reporter, Brian T. Smith, questioned. “Will the two-time NFL MVP ever reach the Super Bowl? Whatever is holding back Jackson in 2025, it’s clear that he’s lost his elite touch this year.“Jackson’s 63.4 completion percentage is the lowest since his rookie year, when he wasn’t a full-time starter. His 60 QBR is also considerably off compared to his best seasons. Jackson has been more reluctant to use his legs since returning from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 4GettyJackson and Henry were explosive in their first season together in 2024Getty“The Ravens run through Jackson but he struggled to finish drives last Sunday at home vs the Steelers. That’s the main reason why Baltimore is 6-7 and not on top of the AFC North.“Jackson is still the best dual threat QB in the league but his 2025 struggles have to concern the Ravens, especially with Derrick Henry nearing the end of his career.”Jackson needs an elite WR to salvage his legacyWhilst the Ravens went out and managed to sign five-time Pro Bowl running back and the 2020 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Derrick Henry, in 2024 free agency to pair with Jackson in an explosive backfield, the Flock have struggled to surround the two-time league MVP with elite receiving weapons over the course of his career. Yes, they ensured that the quarterback’s favorite target in tight end Mark Andrews was tied down for the long-term after agreeing to a three-year extension worth $39.3 million. But the 30-year-old has clearly lost a step, with just five six total touchdowns on the season, and despite him being the all-time franchise receiving yards leader, he will likely be most remembered for his pivotal drop with the game on the line against the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 playoffs. When it comes to the wide receiver room, though, the star power around Jackson is severely lacking. The Ravens ensured to extend TE Mark Andrews who has been Jackson’s favorite target over the yearsGettyZay Flowers shouldn’t yet be considered a WR1 at this stage of his careerGettyZay Flowers may go on to be a perennial Pro Bowl-caliber talent, having earned his first honors in 2024, but he is still only in his third season in the NFL, and lacks the experience of an out-and-out WR1.To accommodate that, Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh managed to attract future Hall of Famer DeAndre Hopkins to join the team on a one-year, $5 million contract.But at 33 years old and in the twilight of his career, he can’t offer Jackson that superstar that other quarterbacks in the league have been afforded. If the Ravens want to establish themselves as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, with their status for making the postseason in 2025 very much in doubt as it stands with just four games remaining of the regular season, then the front office needs to go out and make a play for a superstar receiver. DeAndre Hopkins has the veteran experience as a WR1, but has past his prime to cement that roleGettyThe Ravens could look to target somebody like George Pickens in free agency to put with JacksonGettyPerhaps someone like an old divisional foe in George Pickens – who tormented them during his time in Pittsburgh – could be persuaded to leave the Dallas Cowboys, with the 24-year-old currently set to hit free agency after the season, though the Cowboys are weighing up placing the $28 million franchise tag on him.Mike Evans, who has spent his entire career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is also set to hit free agency, as is Deebo Samuel, though both veteran receivers have become injury-prone over the past few seasons and are way past their primes.The best course of action may be to see who could become available on the trade market, but the Ravens have to do something, or they risk wasting Jackson’s prime years, and consequently, could potentially see the $260 million quarterback wanting out of the franchise altogether.Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.