Baltimore Ravens quarterback and two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson has an ankle sprain, and get this: he’s reportedly unlikely to even play in the team’s Week 5 road clash against the Atlanta Falcons. NFL Media dropped this bomb Tuesday morning, and while the good news is it’s not a “long-term” concern, he could totally miss multiple games. This is a tough pill to swallow for Ravens fans after Jackson didn’t even play the second half of their Week 4 home win over the Tennessee Titans because of that ankle, with Tyler Huntley stepping in.
Huntley Steps Up: Can He Keep The Ravens Rolling?
So, Lamar’s out, and that means it’s the Tyler Huntley show again. He’s already taken over for Jackson in 12 starts, mostly due to injuries, including that 2022 AFC Divisional Round game against the Bengals. Across those 12 games, the Ravens are a mixed bag at 5-7. Last week, Huntley did his part, throwing for 63 yards and completing 88.9% of his passes (8 of 9) in a 24-18 Baltimore victory. It was a good start, but Week 5 is a whole different beast when you know you’re the starter for the whole game. The Ravens also have 2026 undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano on the depth chart, which just goes to show how quickly things can change in the NFL. Baltimore is currently sitting pretty, tied with the Cleveland Browns for first place in the AFC North at 3-1. They absolutely cannot afford to stumble here.
Another Injury Blip for Jackson
This sprained ankle for the 29-year-old Jackson is a worrying trend, adding to a history of missed time. We saw him miss four games last year, 2025, with hamstring and back injuries. Then, back in the 2022 season, he missed the last six games, including the postseason, because of a knee injury. And before that, in 2021, he sat out four weeks with an ankle issue. It’s a pattern that has to be frustrating for Lamar and the entire Ravens organization. Through the first four games this season, Jackson was on fire: 967 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, just one interception, and a sparkling 119.6 passer rating, completing 70.8% of his throws. He also added 144 rushing yards and a score. You just hate to see this kind of momentum get derailed.
The Ravens have a big Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, and you know Huntley’s going to have all eyes on him. This game is huge for their early-season standing, especially with Cleveland breathing down their necks in the division. Can Huntley lead them to a critical road win and keep them atop the AFC North? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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