National Football League: Decoding Lamar Jackson's career in stats
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shone in the 2023 National Football League (NFL) season, leading his team to the AFC Championship and their second straight playoff appearance after topping the AFC North. This season, Jackson has completed 59 of 90 passes for 702 yards and three TDs, with a passer rating of 65.6 and an average of 7.8 across three games. Here's more.
Jackson's stellar 2023 season, Ravens' road to AFC Championship
In 2023, Jackson threw for 3,678 yards, 24 touchdowns, and rushed for 821 yards with 5 rushing touchdowns. His dual-threat performance helped the Ravens reach the AFC Championship, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs (10-17). Jackson also added 424 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in the postseason, proving to be a key player in Baltimore's playoff push.
Jackson's regular season career stats
In 89 games, Lamar Jackson completed 64.5% of his passes for 16,589 yards and 128 touchdowns, with a 97.9 passer rating. He also rushed for 5,512 yards and 30 touchdowns, showcasing his unique dual-threat ability. In 6 playoff games, Jackson threw for 900 yards, 4 touchdowns, and rushed for 367 yards with 1 touchdown.
Other notable achievements
Jackson's honors include 2× NFL MVP (2019, 2023), 2× First-team All-Pro, 3× Pro Bowl, NFL passing touchdowns leader (2019), and 2× Bert Bell Award winner. His dynamic play has redefined the quarterback position, solidifying his place among the NFL's elite.
Tomy Brady praises Jackson, nicknames him "The Eraser"
During Sunday's game against the Cowboys, legendary QB and Fox analyst Tom Brady praised Lamar Jackson, dubbing him "The Eraser." When asked about the nickname, Jackson said, "It's dope for me to hear," in a postgame interview. Jackson led the Ravens to a 28-25 victory, throwing for 182 yards and a touchdown on 12-of-15 passing, plus 14 carries for 87 yards and another score.
