The Baltimore Ravens are going into Week 6 without Lamar Jackson, again. Head coach Jesse Minter confirmed today that Jackson, dealing with an ankle injury, is ruled out for Sunday’s crucial AFC North matchup against the Cleveland Browns. And if that wasn’t enough, recent trade pickup Cam Jurgens, nursing a concussion, will also miss his team debut.
Division Battle Heats Up Without Key Players
This is a massive blow for the 4-1 Ravens, who were holding out hope Jackson would be back under center. He didn’t even hit the practice field all week, so it’s not a complete shock, but it still stings, big time. Remember, Tyler Huntley just led them to a come-from-behind victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 5. But going on the road against the 3-2 Browns, with their challenging defense, is a whole different beast. If the Ravens drop this one, they’ll be tied with the Browns in the AFC North, and with the Pittsburgh Steelers also sitting at 3-2, the division race could get incredibly tight, incredibly fast.
Huntley Steps Up Again, Debut Delayed for Jurgens
So, it’s Huntley’s show once more. He’s got his work cut out for him, facing a tough road test. Ravens fans were also hyped to see trade pickup Cam Jurgens finally make his debut, but with a concussion, that’s off the table for Week 6. You gotta feel for a guy ready to make an impact who gets sidelined like that. For Jackson, the soonest we’ll see him back on the field for Baltimore will be Week 7. That’s when the Cincinnati Bengals roll into town, and they’ll be coming off a Week 6 bye, fully rested and ready to go. The Ravens are going to need all hands on deck for that one, especially if they can’t secure a win against the Browns.
The Ravens face the 3-2 Browns this Sunday. Can Huntley pull off another road victory against a tough defense and keep Baltimore ahead in the AFC North? Or will the division get thrown into a three-way tie? All eyes will be on Cleveland to see how this crucial Week 6 matchup shakes out.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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