The Baltimore Ravens are staring down one of their most important early-season games with their biggest offensive weapon sidelined, and frankly, it’s not looking good. Franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson has missed *every single practice* this week due to an ankle injury, putting his availability for Sunday night’s huge primetime matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in serious doubt. Coach Jesse Minter might be holding out hope for a last-minute miracle, but with Friday’s practice now in the books and Jackson still absent, time is running out to get their MVP-caliber QB ready. This is a brutal blow right when they need him most.
Jackson’s Ankle Injury: A Week of Worry
This whole situation exploded back in Week 4 when Jackson went down against the Tennessee Titans. He picked up that ankle injury and didn’t even come back after halftime. Then, seeing him leave the stadium in a protective boot? Yeah, that immediately raised red flags about his recovery for the next game. Now, we’re here, with Jackson completely absent from practice all week, including the portion open to the media on Friday. That’s a huge problem. You can’t get your reps in, you can’t get that timing down, and you can’t get fully healthy just by watching. Minter mentioned on Wednesday that experienced players *can* sometimes be ready without practicing all week, and that the team is still “monitoring” his recovery. But come on, missing the *entire* practice week before facing a competitive opponent on the road? That’s far from encouraging for any player, let alone your starting QB. Baltimore’s gotta give us a real update soon, because “uncertain” isn’t exactly calming any nerves.
The Tyler Huntley Challenge and Other Ravens Headaches
So, if Lamar can’t go, it’s veteran backup Tyler Huntley stepping up to the plate. He already filled in against Tennessee, completing eight of nine passes for 63 yards and adding 16 rushing yards. Huntley’s got experience, having played in relief in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons. But let’s be real: replacing a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player like Lamar Jackson is a monumental task for anyone, especially against a Falcons team that, after a tough start, has really found its stride. And just to complicate things even further for the Ravens, they’re also battling other injury concerns. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey and linebacker Trey Hendrickson are both dealing with issues, and their availability could make Baltimore’s preparations for Sunday night even more challenging.
The Ravens are heading to Atlanta for this Week 5 showdown on Sunday, October 11. Lamar Jackson’s final status is absolutely critical for their game plan. Get ready, because Huntley is probably getting the nod if Jackson isn’t healthy enough. This is going to be a wild one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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