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Lamar Jackson Out; Tyler Huntley Starts Ravens vs Browns

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 2:42 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Ravens Play Without Jackson

Baltimore Ravens will play the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18 without quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley starts his second consecutive game for Baltimore.
Huntley guided Baltimore to a 30-23 overtime win over Atlanta last Sunday.
All major NFL prediction panels, including ESPN and USA Today, still favor the Ravens to win.

Summary

Ravens Battle Injuries

The Ravens listed 21 injured players, nearly half the roster, before the Browns game.
Center Cam Jurgens remains in concussion protocol and will miss his debut.
Rookie Vega Ioane will start at center for a second straight game.
Tight end Matthew Hibner is out with a hand injury, limiting receiving options.
Jerry Jeudy signed a three-year, $52.5 million deal through 2027, with guarantees after this season.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury forced the Patriots to start backup Matt Cassel, who guided New England to an 11-5 record but missed the playoffs—a rare 11-win team to be excluded. The 2024 Ravens now face a similar test, with Lamar Jackson out and Tyler Huntley stepping in amid 21 injuries, underscoring how depth-testing backups can reshape franchise fortunes.

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Ravens Play Without Jackson

Baltimore Ravens will play the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18 without quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley starts his second consecutive game for Baltimore.
Huntley guided Baltimore to a 30-23 overtime win over Atlanta last Sunday.
All major NFL prediction panels, including ESPN and USA Today, still favor the Ravens to win.

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