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Lamar Jackson broke Mike Vick’s 2006 single-season rush yards record for a QB with his 5-yard rush in the 1st quarter of the Jets-Ravens Thursday Night Football game.
History: Lamar Jackson breaks Michael Vick's record for most rushing yards in a single season by a QB. Vick rushed for 1,039 yards in 2006. pic.twitter.com/N0PQ6d0M75
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 13, 2019
NEW RECORD‼️@Lj_era8 | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/c2INLfPEkH
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 13, 2019
Vick went on to release a video congratulating Jackson for breaking the record and was extremely classy about the whole thing.
Lamar what’s up man, congratulations on breaking the record, I know records are meant to be broken but I didn’t know it would happen in less than 12 years. You’re a blessed individual, you’re a great player, and I wish nothing but the best for you, keep chasing all those record books great things are ahead for you.
.One legend to another.@MichaelVick congratulates @Ravens QB @Lj_era8 for breaking his single-season rushing record pic.twitter.com/vTrYqulStw
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 13, 2019
Vick also posted a live video of his reaction to Jackson’s record breaking run.
https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1205304886155300864
After Jackson broke Vick’s record he went on to break out another incredible 25 yard run.
Best wheels in the league? 🤔 @Lj_era8 pic.twitter.com/WDFt5Rg2Ct
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 13, 2019
Jackson is truly having an unbelievable season and could be one of the greats.