Ranking every top QB-RB-WR trio in the NFL for 2021
By Randy Gurzi
10. Ravens: Lamar Jackson, J.K. Dobbins, Rashod Bateman
This one is a tougher one to figure out since one of the triplets is an NFL MVP, one has never been a starter, and one has never taken a snap in the NFL. Still, there’s a ton of talent on the Baltimore Ravens offense when you look at quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back J.K. Dobbins, and rookie receiver Rashod Bateman.
Jackson, who was the fifth quarterback taken in the 2018 NFL Draft and the only one of those to win the MVP award, has become one of the biggest stars in the game. He has the ability to destroy defenses with his legs, evidenced by his 2,906 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground.
He can also get it done with his arm, throwing for 7,085 yards and 68 touchdowns with just 18 picks in his three seasons. Jackson often gets blasted for his arm, but he’s proven he can do more than enough to win and is 30-7 as a starter. He’s also never had a legit No. 1 wideout, which is what Bateman is.
A first-round pick from Minnesota this year, Bateman averaged 16.3 yards per reception for the Gophers and has much more size than Marquise Brown who was their top pick in 2019. He still has to prove he can translate his game to the NFL, but if he does, the Ravens could finally have their star receiver who has eluded them for years.
Lastly, there’s Dobbins who is entering his second season in the NFL. As a rookie, Dobbins had 805 yards rushing and 120 receiving with nine touchdowns. He should get the ball even more in year two and could become one of the bigger stars in the game.