Lamar Jackson 'Can Dice You Up'-Rival Coach Hails Ravens QB’s Scary Improvement

**Lamar Jackson’s arm talent has reached terrifying levels this season**, according to a rival NFL coach who warned opponents they’ll get “diced” if they don’t adjust. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback’s 2026 campaign-marked by a **12-game stretch where he averaged 320 yards per outing**-has even his toughest critics rethinking how to stop him.

Speaking to *The Athletic*, **Sean McDermott**, the Bills’ head coach, framed Jackson as a **modern QB nightmare**. “He can dice you up in ways you don’t even see coming,” McDermott said. “The arm talent? It’s next-level.” The comment came after Jackson’s **Week 12 performance**, where he threw for **410 yards and 5 touchdowns** against the Browns, extending his streak of back-to-back 400-yard games to three.

Jackson’s **2026 arm strength** has defied traditional metrics. His **deep-ball accuracy**-now hitting 60% of throws beyond 20 yards-has forced defenses to abandon blitz-heavy schemes. **Pro Football Focus** ranked his **2026 passer rating (128.4)** as the highest among QBs with 30+ attempts, surpassing even **Josh Allen’s 2023 peak (125.1)**.

Last year, Jackson was already elite-but this season, his **arm strength** has become a weapon. In 2025, he led the NFL in **yards per attempt (9.8)**, but this year, his **average depth of target (14.2 yards)** is up by 1.5 yards. McDermott’s warning reflects a shift: Jackson isn’t just a dual-threat QB anymore; he’s a **pure arm talent** who can make defenders look foolish on deep routes.

With **three games left**, Jackson is on pace to shatter the Ravens’ single-season passing record (5,477 yards). If he stays healthy, he’ll likely face the **Chiefs in the playoffs**-a team that’s already studying his **2026 film** to counter his newfound arm dominance. McDermott’s warning isn’t just hype; it’s a sign of how much Jackson has evolved in just 12 months.