“Journalistic malfeasance to the highest form”: NFL fans blast Bleacher Report for labeling Lamar Jackson most overrated QB

Bleacher Report did not mince its words when assessing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's NFL career. According to a tweet by insider Dov Kleiman on Thursday, they labeled him as the "most overrated QB in the NFL."

"(He) may not just be one of today's most overrated active quarterbacks, but also of all time... His 2-time MVP status is borderline fraudulent. His credentials don't measure up to other legends who've won." the article read as per Kleiman's tweet.

Fans on social media were not happy with Bleacher Report's take on Lamar Jackson. They blasted them for trying to ridicule his name and tarnish his achievements in the league.

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"Allowed something like this see the light of day they lost INSTANT CREDIBILITY..., it's journalistic malfeasance to the highest form," one fan commented. "Whoever wrote this doesn't understand football. Last year he had one of the best seasons of football that anyone has ever played. Him not winning an MVP came down to voters thinking his team was loaded, something all of them realized wasn't true when he got hurt this year," another fan said. "Bro cmon im a steelers fan and this is blasphemy lol," this fan stated. "Whoever wrote this should be out of a job today," another fan wrote. "Whoever wrote this article needs a pyschological evaluation watching Lamar Jackson play football is literally a masterpiece he's one of the most talented players ever," this fan commented.

The Ravens drafted Jackson with the 32nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. So far, he has led the team to six playoff appearances. This season, the Ravens are 4-5 heading into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

The dual-threat quarterback missed three games this year because of a hamstring injury. He also missed Wednesday's practice, but returned as a full participant on Thursday. In six games, Jackson has tallied 1,249 yards and 15 TDs passing while rushing for 216 yards and one touchdown.

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Stephen A. Smith gives his vote of confidence to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens as playoff hopefuls

The AFC has a few teams that are looking like playoff contestants this season. On Wednesday, Stephen A. Smith predicted Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to make a deep playoff run over other teams like the Bills and the Chiefs.

"I'm gonna go with the Baltimore Ravens," Smith said. "

Smith also highlighted the team's disappointing 1-5 start to the season and how they made a strong comeback after their bye week. The Ravens are currently placed second in the AFC North behind the Steelers and have a three-game winning streak under their belt.

Edited by Priyam Hazarika