The NFL offseason is heating up, and once again, Lamar Jackson finds himself at the center of a hot narrative. Despite having two MVP titles to his name, the Ravens QB continues to be the league’s most polarized superstar. The latest debate ignited when Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu suggested the league has cracked the code on Jackson, only for two-time Super Bowl champ Frank Clark to jump into the fray with a perspective that shuts down the narrative.

Appearing on the ‘Speakeasy Podcast’ earlier this month, Omenihu didn’t hold back when comparing Jackson to the Bills’ Josh Allen. He claims Jackson folds under pressure, unlike Allen, whose physicality outweighs the pressure and helps him throw the ball.

“With Lamar, honestly, you bring a five-man rush on him and collapse that pocket; he’s drifting backwards and, unfortunately, he might make a play that isn’t going to be the best play for the Ravens.”

“With Josh, he’s going to drift backwards, run around, and he’s so hard to tackle. He’s a large human being, hard to get down; he can make every throw. Every throw from no matter where he’s at. His arm strength is unbelievable. I don’t think Lamar has that big amount of arm strength like Josh does.”

The comments quickly went viral, drawing a blunt response from the former Chiefs legend Frank Clark. He clapped back, pointing out the bias towards Jackson.

“Never had a problem with Josh Allen. Me speaking personally. Always had a problem with Lamar. Convo over,” Frank Clark said, responding to Omenihu’s comment.

Keeping the banter aside, analytically speaking, Jackson outweighs the projections and has recorded a completion percentage of nearly 63%. Data from the 2025 season shows that Jackson actually thrived under the very pressure Omenihu described. While Allen faced the blitz more frequently, Jackson was objectively more efficient.

While the debate continues, both Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen have been on similar paths throughout their careers. Both star quarterbacks have won MVP and other personal accolades while leading their teams to the AFC Championship games but haven’t managed to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to push for a Super Bowl.

Hence, it will be interesting to see who among the two can break through to stake a claim as the best quarterback in the league. As for the recent back and forth, Jackson has taken it to social media and responded with a cryptic comment.

Lamar Jackson had a cryptic comment after Charles Omenihu’s viral remark

After Charles Omenihu’s comments surfaced about the Ravens QB, as usual, posted a biblical quote.

“Instead of trying to bring me down, ask GOD to bring you up. 🙏🏾💜🪖 #JESUSCHRISTKINGOFKINGS,” Jackson publicly noted on X.

While Omenihu and Clark have shared their thoughts on the ongoing Allen vs. Jackson debate, the Ravens QB1 is letting his numbers do the talking. This isn’t the first time Jackson has been facing the criticisms. Since his 2019 MVP run, critics have raised skepticism over his action and rushing techniques. However, Jackson proved them wrong every time and kept the Ravens at the top of the AFC. His 76–31 record as a starter proves the notion.

While the league debates if Jackson is better or Allen in the AFC, Mahomes sits on a tier of his own because he combines the best of both worlds. Mahomes has that Allen-level arm strength and the Lamar-like ability to make a play out of nothing. Moreover, his ability to play in the clutch moments and change the momentum speaks volumes.

Realistically, the comparisons are just noise, as for both Lamar and Allen the 2026 season will be a challenging one. A Super Bowl ring is the need of the hour and it will be a crucial test to see who can finally step up and claim the top spot in the AFC.