While reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson could also be “irreplaceable” to his group, he is keen to threat stepping into bother this Christmas Day. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback revealed he plans to skip the locker room throughout halftime to catch a glimpse of famous person Beyoncé on stage.
The Ravens (10-5) face Queen Bey’s hometown Houston Texans (9-6) this Wednesday, and Jackson instructed reporters Monday that he would not need to miss the 32-time Grammy-winning singer’s efficiency.
“I’ll go on the market and watch,” Jackson said via ESPN. “(It’ll be my) first time seeing Beyoncé carry out, and it is at our recreation – it is superior. I’ll exit and watch. Sorry (Ravens head coach John) Harbaugh, sorry. Sorry guys.”
While Jackson would possibly say “Sorry, not sorry” to his coach and teammates, Harbaugh warned Monday that “there’s going to be massive issues,” when requested if gamers abandon the locker room to observe the spectacle.
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Before the two-time NFL MVP’s feedback, Harbaugh instructed reporters the story of Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, who was caught taking a look at rapper Snoop Dogg three years in the past throughout Super Bowl LVI, earlier than issuing the strict warning .
“I can not say I’m a giant Beyoncé fan, however I believe I like her,” Harbaugh added. “Is he making nation (music) now? Do you assume a few of these nation songs might be on there? You’ll should report again to me.”
Harbaugh could merely be getting a first-hand account of the play from his veteran quarterback, who plans to glimpse the efficiency whatever the halftime rating.
“No, I’m not even occupied with the lead function,” Jackson stated. “I used to be simply occupied with seeing Beyoncé for the primary time.”
The Ravens have already clinched their playoff spot after a 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers final weekend and nonetheless have an opportunity to win the AFC North.
Jackson is as soon as once more thought-about a prime candidate for MVP this season, because the 27-year-old has 3,787 passing yards, 765 speeding yards for 37 passing and three speeding touchdowns by way of Week 16.
The three-time Pro Bowler and the Ravens are enjoying their second consecutive recreation on Christmas Day this 12 months, and Jackson revealed that is not one thing he is “Crazy in Love” about.
“I need to have a good time at dwelling spending a while with my household. I do not need to ring Christmas on a regular basis, not on a regular basis,” Jackson stated. “But no, it is nice. Seriously, it is nice. It’s a present for everybody. They can see us play and (there might be) a number of eyes on us, and I believe lots of people will see us watching us on the proper time.”
Consequences apart, Jackson appears decided to deal with himself to a Beyoncé live performance this Christmas, and is hoping for a win towards the CJ Stroud-led Texans. All the vacation motion begins in Houston at 4:30pm ET on Netflix.
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