Greatest Ever NFL MVPs: 2019 Lamar Jackson ran away with the awardÂ
2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson had one of the most impressive seasons by a quarterback in NFL history. He led the Baltimore Ravens to a 14-2 regular season and a spot in the playoffs.
One of Jackson's most memorable games of the season came in Week 1 when the Ravens faced off against the Miami Dolphins. In that game, Jackson threw for 324 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Ravens to a 59-10 victory. He also had a perfect passer rating of 158.3 for the first time.
In Week 9, the Ravens faced the Cincinnati Bengals. Jackson threw for 223 yards and five touchdowns, and rushed for another 65 yards and one touchdown. His performance led the Ravens to a 49-13 victory. He also had another perfect passer rating of 158.3.
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In Week 11, the Ravens faced off against the Houston Texans. In that game, Jackson threw for 222 yards and four touchdowns, rushing for another 79 yards and leading the Ravens to a 41-7 victory. He also had a passer rating of 138.2.
2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson: A wide receiver playing quarterback
Jackson's NFL MVP campaign saw him throw for 3,127 yards, 36 touchdowns, and only six interceptions, and rush for 1,206 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had a passer rating of 113.3, which was one of the highest of his career.
He led the NFL in touchdown passes and set the single-season quarterback rushing record with 1,206 yards. He was instrumental in leading the Ravens to the playoffs. Unfortunately, they were defeated by the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round.
Most rushing yards by a QB in a single season in NFL history:
2019 Lamar Jackson 1,206 (15 games)
2006 Michael Vick 1,039 (16)
2022 JUSTIN FIELDS 1,011 (14)
2020 Lamar Jackson 1,005 (15)
Fields needs 196 rushing yards to set the new record.
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Nevertheless, Jackson's 2019 season will always be remembered as one of the best quarterback performances in NFL history. He revolutionized the way the position is played with his dynamic running abilities. Moreover, he became the youngest quarterback to win the NFL MVP award at the age of 22.
He further set several records that season. His performances in 2019 put him in the conversation as one of the best young quarterbacks in the league. Even today, he continues to be one of the most exciting players to watch in the NFL.