Lamar Jackson ruled out vs. Bengals, Huntley starts — SkimNews
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- Lamar Jackson is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a high left ankle injury, missing his third straight game.
- Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback for the Ravens, entering with a 6-8 record as a fill-in starter and coming off a 13-10 loss at Cleveland.
- Baltimore Ravens face the Bengals in a critical AFC North matchup, aiming to avoid starting 0-2 in the division for the first time in 19 years.
- Lamar Jackson acknowledged the injury limits his ability to run and plant, saying he won’t play if he can’t perform at full capability, calling his rushed return last season 'dumb'.
- Ravens' offense has scored 116 points in 14 quarters with Jackson this season versus 40 points in 10 quarters with Huntley, highlighting a steep drop-off in production.
- Baltimore is 0-3 against Cincinnati since 2019 when Jackson does not start, underscoring the significance of his absence in Sunday’s divisional contest.
Why it matters: The Ravens lose their most dynamic offensive weapon in a divisional game where they’re already down 0-1, and with a backup who has struggled to sustain drives—putting playoff positioning at risk. Jackson’s injury history now includes two straight seasons with multi-game absences, raising durability concerns.
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