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Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry reach new statistical milestone as teammates

Of the eight NFL players with 250+ rushing yards so far this season, two play for the Baltimore Ravens. Through the first three weeks of the season, Ravens running back Derrick Henry is fifth in the league with 281 rushing yards.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson is eighth in the NFL with 254 rushing yards. It’s been nearly a half-century since we’ve seen a pair of teammates both have two-and-a-half bills rushing through the first three.

The last time it happened was in 1976 when the Los Angeles Rams’ John Cappelletti had 315 yards, and Lawrence McCutcheon had 298.

But wait, there’s more.

Henry and Jackson have also accomplished this feat while running the ball effectively and efficiently.

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Jackson averages 7.3 yards per carry while Henry averages an even 5.0, as the duo leads the way for the top offense in the National Football League.

The Ravens are averaging 430.3 yards per game, which is first in the entire league by close to 20 yards per game.

As a team, They have topped at least 100 yards rushing in their last 36 games. If they extend that streak by eight more games, they’ll break the record they currently share with the arch-rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Steelers accomplished the feat first, from 1974 to 1977. The Ravens then tied it in 2018-2021.

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