Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson entered Christmas Day on the precipice of history and he was able to accomplish it. Jackson passed Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in league history with 6,110. Jackson needed 87 rushing yards to break Vick’s and he got just that. Jackson needed 101 career games to set the record while Vick needed 143 games to amass that total. He was an efficient 10-of-15 for 168 yards with 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown in the 31-2 rout of the Houston Texans on Wednesday.
Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP, is having another MVP-caliber regular season. He is fifth in the league in passing yards, second in passing touchdowns, and the league leader in QBR. Will Jackson be able to snatch a second consecutive MVP Award while the Baltimore Ravens look to lock up the division in the season’s final week?
Baltimore Ravens Season Summary
The greatest rushing QB in NFL history❗ pic.twitter.com/xpK0kIgoxR
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 25, 2024
Baltimore’s win on Christmas against the Houston Texans gave them sole possession of first place in the AFC North over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore and Pittsburgh entered yesterday with the same records, but the Steelers lost 29-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs to fall a game behind. Baltimore boasts arguably the NFL’s best offense this regular season.
They lead the league in total yards per game and are third in points per game. A huge part of their potent offensive attack is the dynamic rushing duo of Jackson and Running Back Derrick Henry. Baltimore is second in the league in rushing yards per game. Henry is top five in the league in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns.
The offense of the Baltimore Ravens is the weaker part of their team, but they have played better as of late. They are 13th in yards allowed per game, 10th in points allowed, and are leading the league in sacks. Baltimore has won three straight ball games and has surrendered an average of 11 points per game.
Final Thoughts
Jackson is behind Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen in MVP odds and has only one game remaining to make up ground. The Baltimore Ravens close out the regular season with a home game against the Cleveland Browns. Baltimore’s path to winning the division is extremely simple. They must defeat the Browns in their season finale. While Jackson’s odds for a second MVP are poor, he made history as he continues to create a breathtaking résumé.
