Rodgers advises Ravens' Jackson to 'slide a little bit'

Aaron Rodgers liked what he saw out of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during their preseason game Thursday, although the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player was quick to offer a bit of advice to the promising start. Jackson had an electric 18-yard touchdown run negated by a penalty in the Ravens' 26-13 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.

"I love watching you play, man. That was pretty spectacular," Rodgers told Jackson. "Have a great season. Slide a little bit." Jackson appeared to appreciate Rodgers' praise. He pointed at Rodgers and said, "I got you, baby."

The 22-year-old Jackson played two series during the first quarter before Trace McSorley took over to start the second. Jackson finished 6 of 10 for 58 yards through the air along with two carries for 14 yards. Jackson wowed the crowd with a juking, hurdling jaunt to the end zone late in the first quarter, but Willie Snead's illegal blindside block negated the score.

Jackson was quick to use his legs shortly after replacing Joe Flacco last season. He averaged 17 runs per game and set the NFL single-season record for rushing attempts by a quarterback (147). Rodgers sat for the second straight week on Thursday, a precautionary move as he deals with back tightness. Backup DeShone Kizer went 5 of 10 for 70 yards before giving way to Tim Boyle early in the second quarter.