Lamar Jackson breaks idol Michael Vick's NFL record, most rush yards in a single season

Baltimore Ravens played hosts to New York Jets on Thursday Night Football at M&T Bank Stadium. game ended in a 42-21 win for Ravens, a win which secured ir second consecutive AFC rth championship. Ravens, however, had one key figure to thank on night. 

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Jets vs Ravens: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson dominates proceedings

Earlier last month, Lamar Jackson became  first player in NFL history with at least four touchdown passes and 50-plus rushing yards in consecutive games. On Thursday night, MVP frontrunner broke ar record. Ravens quarterback w holds record for most rush yards in a season by a quarterback. Lamar Jackson entered game against Jets on 1,107 rushing yards, 22 behind Michael Vick's total of 1,039 rush yards. Against Jets, however, he tched up 23 rush yards, taking his season tally to 1,040. Lamar Jackson surpassed Michael Vick's record with a five-yard red-zone run in first quarter against Jets. move n set up a Mark Ingram touchdown run on next play, in what was a fitting way to enter into NFL's history books. 

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Lamar Jackson: To-be MVP?

Lamar Jackson's starring performance during Jets vs Ravens game has essentially propelled him as NFL's primary MVP candidate this season. Jackson is already leading league with 33 passing touchdowns and registered five touchdowns against Jets on Thursday night. Jets showed some fight in game for a half. However, turvers and miscues by Jets allowed Ravens to register ir 10th consecutive win in NFL this season. 

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