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Lamar Jackson sets new NFL record in dominant Ravens Christmas Day win over the Texans

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Lamar Jackson became the most prolific rushing quarterback in NFL history on Christmas Day

Lamar Jackson is officially the most prolific rushing quarterback in NFL history.

The Baltimore Ravens star broke the record for most rushing yards by a quarterback on Christmas Day.

He got enough to pass Michael Vick as the Ravens demolished the host Houston Texans 31-2.

Entering the game 86 yards behind Vick, Jackson accumulated 87 rushing yards in the game. That moved him one yard ahead of Vick at 6,110.

He set the mark with a six-yard run midway through the third quarter. Early in the period, Jackson converted the play of the game with a 48-yard touchdown run to make the score 24-2 and end the game.

“I was jogging,” Jackson said. ‘I didn’t have to do anything. Michael Vick, one of my favorite players. That’s just great.’

Lamar Jackson became the most prolific rushing quarterback in NFL history on Christmas Day

Entering 86 yards behind Michael Vick, Jackson accumulated 87 rushing yards in the game.

Entering 86 yards behind Michael Vick, Jackson accumulated 87 rushing yards in the game.

Jackson was playing the 102nd game of his seven-year career. Vick played in 143 games over 13 seasons.

Jackson, 27, is in the midst of perhaps the best season of his career.

He has already set career highs in touchdown passes (39), total touchdowns (43) and passing yards (3,955) while defending what would be his third MVP award.

“It’s just another phenomenal performance,” coach John Harbaugh said.

‘He set the all-time NFL record for rushing yards (for a quarterback) in professional football. That speaks for itself. It’s kind of what he does every week.’

Jackson, last season’s and 2019’s MVP, put on a show rivaled only by Beyoncé’s spectacular Super Bowl-caliber halftime performance to give Baltimore its third straight victory.

And he needed just over three quarters to achieve it, giving way to Josh Johnson with about 10 minutes left and the game already decided.

“I’m just having fun,” Jackson said. ‘The NFL is not easy. I don’t care what anyone says. It seems easy, but it is not.’

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