Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson Draft Surprises

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From 2018 draft risks to MVP favorites: How Jackson, Allen changed two teams' paths

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Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are two of the NFL 's best players.

The Buffalo Bills traded up five spots to select Allen at No. 7 overall in a swap of picks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

Baltimore Ravens drafted Lamar Jackson after sending three picks to Philadelphia Eagles .

The Bills and Ravens hovered around500 with one playoff bid apiece before landing their franchise quarterbacks.

Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are favorites to win the NFL MVP award this season .

Bills coach Sean McDermott : "You name it, he's in command of our offense" Jackson and Allen have established themselves as two of the top players from the 2018 draft.

The Bills quarterback says he's not trying to be friends with other quarterbacks, but respect is mutual.

Allen and Jackson are 2 -2 against each other -- including the playoffs -- and both have experienced low points in those meetings.

In the playoffs, Allen has a 6 -5 record and Jackson a 3 -4 mark.

Each has played in one AFC Championship Game with only frustration to show for it.

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