Lamar Jackson Breaks Michael Vick Record

Lamar Jackson Breaks Michael Vick's Record

Lamar Jackson Breaks Michael Vick Record!

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson established a new standard for running quarterbacks Thursday night

Jackson breaks Michael Vick single-season rushing yards record. Read on for more details on how Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Michael Vick Record

CelebNSports247.com reports that Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was congratulated by Michael Vick and playfully challenged by Tom Brady afterward.

Lamar Jackson reportedly injured his quad at the top of the week, but it appears he’s back in action.

Lamar entered Thursday’s game needing 23 yards to surpass Vick’s mark of 1,039 yards set in 2006. That record was shattered on Jackson’s third run of the game.

The NFL Most Valuable Player front-runner, eclipsed his childhood idol with 8 minutes, 36 seconds left in the first quarter. He faked a handoff to running back Mark Ingram and ran for a hard-fought 5 yards.

Jackson said [via ESPN]:

It’s pretty cool. My favorite player growing up. It’s amazing, and I’m going to cherish that forever and just got to keep it going. Records are made to be broken like he said. I heard him say that, and it’s an honor for me to do it.

During the New York Jets game, Jackson broke Vick’s single-season rushing record mark by a quarterback on the opening drive of a 42-21 over the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium.

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