Thursday night showed just how far the New York Jets are from the NFL’s penthouse.
Lamar Jackson not only made NFL history but additionally contributed to five touchdowns for the Baltimore Ravens, who solidified their hold on home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. They ultimately ousted the Jets by a score of 42-21.
Baltimore (12-2) opened its enjoyable evening with an 84-yard trek punctuated by a memorable rushing record. A five-yard run in the red zone allowed Jackson to pass Michael Vick for the title of the most productive single-season rushing quarterback. Vick previously set the record with 1,039 rushing yards in 2006.