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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is set to make NFL history on Sunday when he enters the Wild Card round as the youngest player to start under center in a playoff game.
The Ravens will look to keep their momentum going when they host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in what will be a rematch from the Week 16 game between the two teams, which saw Jackson and company earn a hard-fought 22-10 victory in Los Angeles.
John Harbaugh's team enters the postseason as one of the hottest in the NFL, as they've won six of their past seven games.
Jackson has been a major reason for that success, and he'll earn the honor as the first quarterback to get a playoff start prior to his 22nd birthday, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk.
Lamar Jackson will start a playoff game on Sunday and turn 22 on Monday. He'll be the first quarterback to start a playoff game before his 22nd birthday.
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) December 31, 2018
It's been quite a turnaround for the Ravens with the former Louisville star leading the way, as he's offered a dual-threat skill set that many teams have struggled to find an answer for.
While Jackson has thrown for just 1,201 yards and six touchdowns, he's compiled 695 yards on the ground to go along with five rushing scores this season.
His presence on the field has made this Baltimore team a difficult matchup for everyone, and the Chargers are certainly included in that group after the game a few weeks ago.
There's no doubt that Jackson has been able to give the Ravens a much-needed boost offensively, and if he continues his impressive play, they could have a shot at getting back to the Super Bowl.
