Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson have established themselves as two of the NFL’s premier passers since entering the league, with Jackson arriving in 2018 and Hurts entering in 2020.
Both have racked up individual accolades, impressive statistics, and dozens of big-time wins, but they each bring different records and elements to the “Who’s better?” discussion.
- Jalen Hurts: The Super Bowl LIX MVP also has a second-team All-Pro selection, as well as three Pro Bowl nominations.
- Lamar Jackson: The two-time MVP and three-time All-Pro has the highest career passer rating and most career rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.
Below is a data-driven comparison of Hurts and Jackson in their respective NFL careers. You can also find updated 2026-27 NFL MVP odds.
Career Stats: Passing & Rushing Breakdown
Here’s a side-by-side look at career regular-season stats for each quarterback:
| STAT | HURTS | JACKSON |
| Games | 93 | 116 |
| Starts | 82 | 107 |
| Record | 57-25 | 76-31 |
| Pass Yds | 17,891 | 22,608 |
| Pass TDs | 110 | 187 |
| Yds/Att | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| INTs | 45 | 56 |
| Rating | 94.4 | 102.2 |
| Rush Yds | 3,554 | 6,522 |
| Rush TDs | 63 | 35 |
2026-27 NFL MVP Odds
Jalen Hurts’ MVP odds are +2500. Lamar Jackson’s MVP odds are +700.
Here’s a look at players with the shortest odds:
FAQs: Jalen Hurts vs. Lamar Jackson
Question: Has Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson won more MVPs?
Answer: Jackson won two MVPs (2019 and 2023), while Hurts has won none.
Question: Has Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson won more Super Bowls?
Answer: Hurts won Super Bowl LIX and was MVP of the game, while Jackson has won none.
Question: Does Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson have more Pro Bowl selections?
Answer: Jackson has four Pro Bowl selections while Hurts has had three.
Question: Did Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson get picked higher in the NFL Draft?
Answer: Jackson was drafted 32nd overall in 2018 and Hurts was selected 53rd overall in 2020.
Question: Is Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson older?
Answer: Jackson is older (born Jan. 7, 1997) than Hurts (born Aug. 7, 1998).
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