NFL fans react to LeBron James comparison to Ravens QB after fumble against Bengals

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton defended quarterback Lamar Jackson after the team's 32-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving night.

Jackson was cleared to play after recovering from a toe injury earlier in the week and was expected to bounce back from his recent slump against the Bengals, who have the league's poorest defense.

However, the two-time NFL MVP turned in one of his poorest performances of the season, completing just 53.1 percent of his passes for 246 yards and one touchdown. Jackson had three sacks, threw an interception and had three turnovers in that loss.

“Even LeBron James he has off nights,” Hamilton said after the game as he tried to defend Jackson’s recent struggles.

However, in true sports fan fashion, many fans were unconvinced, especially as Thursday's performance was Lamar JacksonThe fourth disappointing performance in a row.

“Lamar is the Harden of this era, not Lebron,” said one fan.

“I don't think LeBron will ever crap his pants against a historically bad defense,” another fan. he said.

“Lmfao their QB doesn't have a TD in 3 games and he's talking about an 'off night,'” one fan he said.

Here are some more fan reactions.

“This man has had an off night for several games Kyle. Not just tonight. He hasn't looked like Lamar in a while,” a fan. he said.

“Lamar has only had 1 touchdown (throw + run combined) in the last 4 games. He's had a month off, not just a night off,” another fan. he said.

“Not a shitty dude, but LeBron plays 70+ games a season – you have 17 to get to a championship and every mistake-laden game like this is just a massive anchor holding you back,” one fan said. he said.

Jackson suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out for three games early in the season. He passed for four touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins in his first game back from the injury, but in his next three games, he fell short of 200 yards passing, completed less than 60 percent of his passes, and had just one touchdown and two interceptions.

Lamar Jackson passed for 246 yards against the Bengals on Thursday, his second-highest total of the season, but failed to score a touchdown for the third straight game.

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Lamar Jackson admits he needs to be more consistent going forward

Lamar Jackson He occasionally flashed his trademark running game against the Bengals on Thursday, but the spark didn't carry over to his passing game. Behind an offensive line that has been shaky all year, Jackson endured another uneven performance through the air.

After the game, the former Louisville star dismissed any talk of injuries holding him back. Despite missing time earlier this season, he insisted health isn't the issue, saying he just needs to be “more consistent.”

“I have to make those throws. I don't miss them in practice, so I shouldn't miss them in the game,” Jackson said Thursday night.

Mark Andrews He also supported Jackson after the game, stating that despite his difficult period, the team still has faith in him.

“He's our guy and I have full confidence in him,” Andrews said.

That Week 13 stumble has renewed concerns about Baltimore's inconsistent offense, even after its recent promotion to the AFC North. However, they will aim to bounce back next Sunday when they take on the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers.