Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson made a historic impact despite a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the season opener. His performance set a new milestone in quarterback rushing records.
Key Highlights:
- Career Rushing Yards: Jackson rushed for 122 yards in the game, bringing his career total to 5,380 rushing yards. This achievement moved him past Russell Wilson (5,307) into the No. 3 spot for all-time rushing yards among quarterbacks. Jackson now trails only Cam Newton (5,631) and Michael Vick (6,190).
- Historical Milestones: In addition to surpassing Wilson, Jackson set a new record for the most 50-yard rushing games by a quarterback, now holding 55 such games in his seven-year career.
- Potential for No. 1: With Jackson just 810 yards behind Vick and 251 yards behind Newton, he could potentially claim the top spot in quarterback rushing yards this season. Given his consistent performance—rushing for at least 800 yards in every season he’s started 15 games or more—this milestone is within reach.
- Derrick Henry’s Praise: New Ravens running back Derrick Henry, who will be sharing the backfield with Jackson, praised his quarterback’s performance. Henry commented, “Lamar (Jackson) is Lamar. Just like everybody else, he’s going to do him and make plays and put us in position to win.”
Jackson’s impressive start to the season not only showcases his continued dominance on the ground but also positions him as a strong contender for the top spot in the all-time quarterback rushing yards leaderboard.