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Lamar Jackson expected back for Week 8 vs Bills

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 23:22 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8.
He missed the last three games after a high ankle sprain on Oct. 4.
The Ravens fell to a 4-3 record and last place in the AFC North without him.
Ian Rapoport said Jackson is “as close to 100% as he has been.”

Summary

The Ravens average 17.7 points per game without Jackson, ranking 24th in the NFL.
Baltimore records 328.3 yards per game without its starter, placing 20th overall.
Coach Jesse Minter refuses to cite Jackson’s absence as an excuse for offensive woes.
Media have questioned the Ravens’ injury transparency, prompting public criticism.
If Jackson stays out, backup Tyler Huntley will keep starting while the team seeks a swift return.

History

Since Johnny Unitas’s 1968 shoulder injury forced backup Earl Morrall to lead the Colts to a 13-1 season, the franchise has felt the impact of elite-quarterback injuries. In 2010 Manning missed the first four games, dropping Indianapolis to a 17.5-point average (23rd in offense). Lamar Jackson’s high-ankle sprain similarly limited Baltimore to 17.7 points (24th).

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Historical Context

Since Johnny Unitas’s 1968 shoulder injury forced backup Earl Morrall to lead the Colts to a 13-1 season, the franchise has felt the impact of elite-quarterback injuries. In 2010 Manning missed the first four games, dropping Indianapolis to a 17.5-point average (23rd in offense). Lamar Jackson’s high-ankle sprain similarly limited Baltimore to 17.7 points (24th).

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