Ravens' Lamar Jackson Stunned by Patriots' Malik Cunningham QB Debut

Malik Cunningham is not the New England Patriots' starting QB. But he can do a pretty good impersonation of fellow Louisville product Lamar Jackson, the Ravens star who seems to approve.

Lamar Jackson has his own weekend business to take care of - from the safety of the sideline when his Baltimore Ravens stage their preseason opener against the Super Bowl Philadelphia Eagles.

So on Thursday night, he had a bit of free time ... and used it to watch a fellow former Louisville star dazzle.

Malik Cunningham is not the New England Patriots' starting QB. Entering the weekend, he wasn't even the Pats' No. 2 guy. New England is committed to Mac Jones - well, as committed as coach Bill Parcells allows himself to be - as the top guy. Bailey Zappe figures as the backup.

But there is no question that Malik Cunningham - the undrafted rookie from Louisville - was all over the field for the Patriots on Thursday night. ... and there is no question that even Lamar was impressed.

Broski⛽️⛽️ @MalikMalikc10 https://t.co/fQlvz9RIYI

— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) August 11, 2023

How "committed'' to Cunningham have the Pats been? Well, he played wide receiver in the first half of the 20-9 preseason loss to the Texans ... not generally a good endorsement of his QB skill. But then he switched to quarterback in the second half ... and he put on a bit of a show that included a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. ... as you see here ...

And Lamar Jackson loved it, with a "Broski!'' shoutout on Twitter.

Cunningham finished the game by completing 3-of-4 passes for 19 yards along with five carries for 34 yards and his touchdown. ... and provided some electricity to an often-stodgy Pats offense that even a Raven could appreciate.

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