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Lamar Jackson’s Week 6 return remains realistic

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:25 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to return for Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
He sprained his left ankle on Oct. 4 during a Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Tyler Huntley started Week 5, completing 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Huntley also rushed the overtime, game-winning touchdown as Baltimore defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-23.

History

Historical Context

Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury in the Patriots’ 2008 opener forced backup Matt Cassel to start, and he guided New England to an 11-5 record. The 2012 backup performances across the NFL throughout the league echoed that shift, prompting teams to treat quarterback depth as essential for playoff contention and roster planning.

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Story summary

Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to return for Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
He sprained his left ankle on Oct. 4 during a Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Tyler Huntley started Week 5, completing 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Huntley also rushed the overtime, game-winning touchdown as Baltimore defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-23.

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