“Lamar Jackson is ‘definitely doing better’,” head coach Jesse Minter told reporters Monday, giving an update on the star quarterback’s ankle sprain. While the Ravens managed to pull off an overtime win against the Falcons, pushing their record to a strong 4-1, the question of Jackson’s Week 6 return against division rival Cleveland hangs heavy.
The Ankle Sprain and the Looming Cleveland Matchup
Jackson suffered an ankle sprain during the Week 4 victory over the Titans, a tough blow for the team. Now, with a critical division matchup on the horizon, the focus is squarely on his recovery. Minter isn’t even sure “exactly how that practice will look” for Jackson on Wednesday. Despite the uncertainty, the coach made it clear that “to Lamar’s credit, he’s doing everything he can to get back out there.” You gotta love that grit, right? The stakes are absolutely massive with a division rival coming up, so every bit of progress counts.
Huntley Stepped Up, But Jackson’s Leadership Shined
With Jackson sidelined, backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley got the start against the Falcons. And credit where credit’s due, Snoop delivered. He went 24-of-32 passing for 201 yards with two touchdowns, and added another score on the ground, rushing six times for 20 yards. That’s a huge performance to keep the team winning. But Minter specifically called out Jackson’s presence on the sideline, saying he was “awesome.” Minter noted there are “a lot of cool pictures and clips of him on the sideline in between series, talking to ‘Snoop’ and hyping guys up.” That’s true leadership right there! Minter was “very proud of Lamar for handling himself like that,” even calling him a “wonderful teammate and leader” when he wasn’t playing.
So, we know Jackson is improving, and he’s pouring everything he has into getting back on the field. The Ravens are 4-1 and just gutted out a tough overtime win. Now, they’re gearing up for a huge Week 6 showdown against Cleveland. Will Jackson be under center? We’ll have to wait and see what Wednesday’s practice brings, but his leadership is clearly already making a difference, whether he’s playing or not.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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