Lamar Jackson's rushing yardage is way down, and his sacks are way up

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is experiencing a notable decline in his rushing performance this season. Despite maintaining strong passing statistics, Jackson has seen a significant drop in his rushing attempts and yardage. Through eight games, Jackson has rushed only 46 times for 237 yards and one touchdown, marking career lows in these categories. His average of 29.6 rushing yards per game is a stark contrast to his previous seasons, where he consistently averaged over 50 yards per game.

Additionally, Jackson's mobility in avoiding sacks has diminished, as he has been sacked on 11 percent of his dropbacks, the highest rate of his career. This season, he has been sacked more times with 195 passing attempts than he was during the entirety of last season, despite throwing a career-high 474 passes in 2022.

Jackson's early season performance included a strong start against the Buffalo Bills, with a 70-yard rushing game and a touchdown. Since then, injuries, including a hamstring