Lamar Jackson tells Bills quarterback Josh Allen to “go win something.”

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have had their careers linked from the start, and after Allen’s Buffalo Bills beat Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens in Sunday night’s divisional playoff game, Jackson wanted to make sure Allen received its flowers.

Both quarterbacks came from the same draft class and their careers have since been compared. Jackson was an instant sensation while Allen was considered a project. But now, seven seasons later, the two men have been battling it out all season for the Associated Press MVP award.

Jackson surpassed Allen on the AP All-Pro list, earning first team while Allen was named to the second team. Both quarterbacks are considered threats to run as well as throw knockdown passes.

Allen led his team to the second-most points in the league this season while Jackson was right behind with his team third. The Bills and Ravens won their divisions, and in the process the quarterbacks took turns looking like the best player in the league, both winning the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award three times.

Despite the parallel nature of their careers, despite the fact that they’ll likely trade news of the “NFL leader in {insert some stats here}” for seasons to come, Jackson said last week that he’s not not amused by the constant comparisons.

But Jackson wanted to set the record straight: he has no problem with Allen. In fact, he wants to see his rival succeed. He knows that greatness recognizes greatness. He knows that Allen playing at his best will force him to elevate his game to stay competitive – and vice versa.

After Allen and the Bills knocked Jackson and the Ravens out of the 2025 NFL playoff bracket Sunday night, the two quarterbacks met on the field and Jackson was all smiles. He had a brief conversation with his counterpart before letting him run off to celebrate with his teammates.

When asked about the conversation, Jackson said he told Allen “Go win something.” Jackson said he didn’t care if that something was an MVP, something Jackson already has two of, or a Lombardi Trophy, something that eluded both 2018 draft picks. He just wanted ‘Allen gets his due. “I want him to succeed.”

When it comes to sportsmanship, Jackson and Allen are at the top of their class.