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Lamar Jackson sets Baltimore Ravens franchise record
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Lamar Jackson sets Baltimore Ravens franchise record

Baltimore Ravens strategist Lamar Jackson continues to establish himself as one of the best players in franchise history.

In the Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos, Jackson set a new record by becoming the first Raven to post at least 275 passing yards in five consecutive games.

Jackson finished the game 16 of 19 passing for 280 yards and three touchdowns with a perfect passer rating of 158.3, marking the fourth time in his career that he has done so. In the first half, he found receiver Zay Flowers for two touchdowns, including a 53-yard score with 16 seconds left in the second quarter. He then connected with fullback Patrick Ricard for a three-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to extend Baltimore’s lead to 38-10.

Before Week 9, Jackson was 158 of 236 passing for 2,099 yards, 17 touchdowns and just two interceptions this season. He also added 81 carries for 501 yards and two more scores.

Jackson sparked some concerns after missing back-to-back practices leading up to the Broncos. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had said Jackson was taking an “off day” despite the injury report of back and knee injuries, but regardless, it’s clear those ailments aren’t helping him. didn’t bother against Denver.

“He’ll be ready,” Harbaugh said during the week. “I’m not worried. He studied all week, he participated in all the preparation, he knows the game plan, he knows the opponent. He will be ready to go.”

Jackson was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. He also won AFC Offensive Player of the Week twice in October.

Jackson and the Ravens will have a short week off before hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC North game Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium.

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