Lamar Jackson Makes History: Moves to Third on NFL's All-Time Rushing Yards for Quarterbacks

The Baltimore Ravens faced a rocky start in their 2024 opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, with a lackluster offensive performance yielding only 10 points in the first half. Despite the struggles, quarterback Lamar Jackson made NFL history by moving up to third on the league's all-time leaderboard for rushing yards at the quarterback position.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson's Historic Performance

Throughout the first half, Lamar Jackson had eight carries for 63 yards, leading the Baltimore offense on the ground. This performance allowed him to surpass Russell Wilson, now with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Jackson's career rushing yards before the game stood at 5,258, and with this game, he surpassed Wilson, who enters the 2024 campaign with 5,307 rushing yards. The only two quarterbacks ahead of Jackson in all-time rushing are Michael Vick (6,107) and Cam Newton (5,631), both of whom are retired.

Running back Derrick Henry's Lack of Impact

Newly acquired running back Derrick Henry had a surprisingly muted start in the game, which left fans and analysts puzzled. His lack of involvement in the first half raised questions about the Ravens' offensive strategy and the integration of their star running back into the system.

Recap of the Ravens' Performance

Despite experiencing an underwhelming offensive display in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs, Lamar Jackson's history-making performance solidified his place among the all-time greats in rushing yards for quarterbacks. The Ravens will need to revamp their offensive strategy for the upcoming matchups to fully utilize their star players and capitalize on their potential.