"As a quarterback, your goal is to be the best player you can be to help the team, and certainly Lamar is doing that," said Peyton Manning.

A third MVP would not only cement Jackson as one of the best quarterbacks of his generation but also place him in exclusive company among the all-time greats. With multiple MVPs already under his belt, adding a third would tie him with legends like Johnny Unitas, Brett Favre, and Jim Brown.

If Ravens QB Lamar Jackson hears his name called as MVP on Thursday, he'll be one of just a few to win the award three times.