Lamar Jackson Ankle Sprain Threatens Week 5 vs Falcons — SkimNews
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- Lamar Jackson suffered a left ankle sprain just before halftime in Week 4 and did not return for the second half of Baltimore's 24-18 win over Tennessee, leaving M&T Bank Stadium in a protective boot, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- The injury is not considered long-term and does not require surgery, but Jackson could miss multiple games based on how his rehab progresses, sources told Rapoport.
- Ravens coach Jesse Minter declined to detail Jackson's status Monday, saying the two-time MVP is "dealing with a little bit of an ankle" and the team is still "gathering information," though he doesn't expect an extended absence.
- If Jackson can't play Sunday night against Atlanta, Tyler "Snoop" Huntley would start at quarterback for Baltimore.
- The statistical drop without Jackson is stark: since 2019, the Ravens are 79-32 (.712) averaging 28.4 points per game with him as starter, but 6-11 (.353) averaging 17.6 points per game without him.
- At 3-1 and tied with Cleveland atop the AFC North, Baltimore is chasing its first 4-1 start since 2021.
Why it matters: Baltimore's offense collapses without Jackson — their 17.6 points-per-game average without him versus 28.4 with him is a nearly 11-point swing that directly determines whether the Ravens can hold their AFC North lead. With a Sunday night primetime game against Atlanta and potentially multiple games beyond, the team may need Tyler Huntley to keep the offense functional during a stretch that could decide their division standing.
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