Jacksonville Jaguars

Bortles sets Jaguars' single-season passing mark

Published Jan. 3, 2016 4:22 p.m. ET

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles ended his season on a high note, setting a pair of franchise records during Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans.

Bortles finished the afternoon with 239 yards passing, helping to break Mark Brunell's single-season record of 4,367 yards set in 1996. He also set a team record for most completions in a season as well.

The 23-year-old Bortles made a huge leap in his second the season in the NFL, finishing with 4,428 yard passing to go along with 35 touchdowns against 18 interceptions.

As a rookie, Bortles threw for 2,908 yards with 11 touchdowns and 17 interceptions.

Jacksonville finished the season 5-11.

Congratulations to @BBortles5 on setting a new team record for most passing yards in a season. pic.twitter.com/1ogE5AEjvN
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) January 3, 2016