Ravens head coach Jesse Minter just dropped a statement on Lamar Jackson’s return, and it’s less clarity and more a giant question mark hanging over Week 7. Jackson, who’s been sidelined for two games because of an ankle injury, might, just *might*, step onto the practice field this week.
The Ankle Keeps Lamar Sidelined, And Minter Isn’t Spilling The Beans
Look, we all know how frustrating it is when your star QB is out. Lamar Jackson has been nursing that ankle injury, missing two straight matchups, and the Ravens are clearly feeling the heat. Minter confirmed Jackson’s condition has improved during his time off the field, which is good news, right? But then he hit us with the classic “day-to-day thing” when pressed about Jackson’s status. Day-to-day for two weeks feels like an eternity in the NFL, especially when games matter this much.
The real kicker came when Minter addressed Wednesday’s practice: “Potentially, but we’ll see how it goes.” Talk about keeping us on the edge of our seats. That’s not exactly a vote of confidence that he’s a sure thing, is it? It tells you everything you need to know about how uncertain his return actually is.
Without Lamar, The Offense Is Struggling Hard
We’ve seen what happens when Lamar isn’t under center. Tyler Huntley stepped in for his first start and pulled off an overtime win against the Falcons. You gotta give him props for that. But Sunday was a different story, and frankly, a much uglier one. The Ravens offense got completely shut down in the final three quarters of a brutal 13-10 loss to the Browns. That’s right, shut out for three quarters!
Huntley finished that game 19-of-31 for 165 yards and a single touchdown. He added 28 yards on five carries. Those numbers just aren’t cutting it when your team needs points to stay in the game, especially not against a division rival. The offense looked lost, and it’s crystal clear they need their dynamic leader back.
So what’s next? Every single update on Lamar’s ankle, every rep he potentially takes in practice this week, is going to be under a microscope. The Ravens are desperate to get him back to spark that offense, and until he’s fully cleared, it feels like they’re just holding their breath.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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