The Baltimore Ravens have officially ruled out starting quarterback Lamar Jackson for their Week 5 Sunday Night Football showdown against the Atlanta Falcons. It’s exactly what everyone expected after Jackson missed all three days of practice this week due to an ankle injury he suffered against the Tennessee Titans.
Tyler Huntley Steps In as Ravens Look to Maintain Early Season Form
This is a major blow for Baltimore, no doubt about it. Jackson, a two-time league MVP, has been absolutely electric so far this season. He’s thrown for six touchdowns against just one interception, rocking a stellar passer rating of 119.6. With him sidelined, the Ravens are turning to backup Tyler Huntley to lead the charge in Atlanta.
Atlanta’s Unexpected Rise to Favorite Status
Here’s where things get wild: without Jackson, Baltimore heads into this road game as the underdog. That makes Atlanta the favorite for the very first time all season, which is a wild swing. Can Kevin Stefanski’s squad handle that pressure? Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has certainly looked up to the task lately. Penix is 2-0 as a starter, posting back-to-back quarterback ratings over 100 in wins against the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints. The Falcons have won two straight games, and both of those were on national TV. Can they make it three in a row under the bright lights?
You can catch all the action on Sunday night at 8:20 p.m. ET, live on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” broadcast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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