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Lamar Jackson’s Ankle Injury Keeps Ravens Without Their Star Quarterback
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Core Situation: Jackson’s Absence and Ravens’ Record
Lamar Jackson has missed the Ravens’ last two contests after sustaining an ankle injury in Week 4. The team is 4-2, tied with Cleveland and Pittsburgh for the AFC North lead, and will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7 without their two-time MVP quarterback. Backup Tyler Huntley has started both games, guiding Baltimore to an overtime win over Atlanta and a 13-10 loss to Cleveland.
Background: Injury Timeline and Backup Play
Jackson exited the Week 4 victory over the Tennessee Titans with the ankle issue and did not return for the second half. He sat out Week 5’s win at Atlanta and Week 6’s loss at Cleveland, leaving Huntley to run the offense. Despite Huntley’s “serviceable” play, the Ravens have repeatedly emphasized the need for Jackson’s return to sustain their offensive identity.
Official Statements & Responses
Head coach Jesse Minter described Jackson’s status as “day-to-day,” noting that the ankle has improved over the past two weeks. Minter said the quarterback is “working his butt off” and could be cleared to practice on Wednesday, though the timeline remains uncertain.
Data & Statistics
Through four games, Jackson has completed 70.8 % of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception, while adding 144 rushing yards and a rushing score. Huntley’s appearances have kept the offense functional but have not matched Jackson’s dual-threat production.
Verbatim Quote
- “There's one Lamar Jackson, the guy's a two-time MVP,” — Jesse Minter, ravens head coach — Jesse Minter, Ravens head coach
The Ravens remain poised for a pivotal divisional matchup, with Jackson’s potential return hinging on his ankle’s progress in the coming days.