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Lamar Jackson ankle sprain leaves Ravens uncertain for Week 5

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 2:49 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Lamar Jackson Injured

Lamar Jackson suffered a left ankle sprain on the final play of the first half against the Tennessee Titans.
Coach Jesse Minter said Jackson is day-to-day and not expected to need surgery.
Tyler Huntley will start if Jackson misses Week 5, after completing 8-of-9 for 63 yards versus Tennessee.
Ravens are 3-1 with Jackson but 6-11 without him, making his potential absence a factor against the Browns and Bengals.

Summary

Lamar Jackson Dominates

Pro Football Focus awarded Jackson a 92.8 overall grade, 144.2 passer rating, and 72.5 QBR in Week 4.
Jackson led the league with 10.1 yards per attempt, completing 66.3% for 967 yards, six TDs, one INT.
He added 144 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, underscoring his dual-threat role.
His efficiency grade of A reflects a low turnover rate, with only one interception in four games.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, Michael Vick’s emergence as the NFL’s first true dual-threat quarterback sparked a paradigm shift for mobile passers. Vick amassed 2,727 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in his rookie season, while the Atlanta Falcons posted a 5-11 record. Similarly, the 2024 Baltimore Ravens rely on Lamar Jackson’s 10.1 yards per attempt and 92.8 PFF grade, making his ankle injury a critical concern. If Jackson misses games, the Ravens risk replicating the Falcons’ 5-11 slump, underscoring how quarterback mobility reshapes team fortunes.

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Lamar Jackson Injured

Lamar Jackson suffered a left ankle sprain on the final play of the first half against the Tennessee Titans.
Coach Jesse Minter said Jackson is day-to-day and not expected to need surgery.
Tyler Huntley will start if Jackson misses Week 5, after completing 8-of-9 for 63 yards versus Tennessee.
Ravens are 3-1 with Jackson but 6-11 without him, making his potential absence a factor against the Browns and Bengals.

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