Bortles sets Jaguars' single-season passing mark

By foxsports
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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.