Lamar Jackson isn’t practicing on Friday, throwing a massive wrench into the Baltimore Ravens’ plans for their Sunday night matchup against the Falcons. This isn’t just a Friday thing either; Jackson hasn’t been on the field all week, ever since he picked up an ankle sprain during last week’s win over Tennessee.
Jackson Sidelined, Huntley Up Next
With Jackson sidelined, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that the Ravens will have their starting quarterback under center come Sunday night. Even though head coach Jesse Minter told reporters earlier this week that Jackson could play without practicing, the reality of him missing a full week of reps is tough to ignore. That means backup Tyler Huntley is now likely the guy to start.
Huntley isn’t completely cold, though. He stepped in last week after Jackson got hurt, completing 8-of-9 passes for 63 yards and added 16 yards on four rushes. That’s some decent work in relief, but starting a whole game, especially a Sunday night one? That’s a different beast entirely.
Lamar’s Season So Far
It’s a tough blow for the Ravens, especially with how Jackson has been playing this season. He’s been sharp, completing a solid 70.8 percent of his passes for 967 yards. He’s also tossed six touchdowns against just one interception, showing great command of that offense. Losing that kind of production, even for a single game, is a huge hit.
The Ravens are expected to drop their full injury report and game statuses later today, so we’ll get the official word then. But for now, it’s Huntley’s show on Sunday night, and the Falcons definitely have to be scrambling to adjust their game plan.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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