Chiefs Defensive End Says Jackson Has Been ‘Figured Out’
Unfortunately, when it comes to Jackson, some disproved narratives die hard.
Remember the talk several years ago that the league had “figured out” Jackson? Inexplicably, there are those who still hold that opinion even after Jackson had one of the best seasons ever for a quarterback in 2023 and nearly – and should have – won his third MVP award in 2024.
When Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu was praising Josh Allen during an appearance on “Speakeasy,” he compared the Buffalo Bills quarterback with Jackson, contending that the league has solved Jackson but hasn’t done so with Allen.
“I think you’ve figured out Lamar. You come after him, you close all the lanes, you five-man rush him, and you cover his guys,” Omenihu said. “And I think you get it done.”
Actually, you don’t. Jackson had a league-best 91.9 passing grade against the blitz in 2025, per Pro Football Focus, with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions.