Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury in Week 4, and the two-time NFL MVP left the game in a walking boot. This is obviously worrisome news for Ravens fans across the globe, but it does not appear to be a serious issue. Originally entering the league as a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Louisville product started his rookie season on the bench before he took over for an injured Joe Flacco. After guiding his team to the playoffs and showing some promise as a rookie, Jackson stepped up and established himself as one of the game’s elite quarterbacks.
Since 2019, Lamar Jackson has made it to four Pro Bowls, won two MVP’s, and earned First-Team All-Pro honors three times while consistently guiding Baltimore to winning seasons. While injuries have been an issue throughout his career, he’s still unstoppable when on the field. So far this season, the quarterback has completed 70.8% of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns, and just one interception, but he probably won’t add to those numbers this week. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Lamar Jackson has a sprained ankle that only gives him “an outside chance” to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5.
Lamar Jackson
| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - David Latham, Managing Editor
Lamar Jackson Injury Update: Ravens QB Day to Day With Ankle Injury
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Needless to say, this is not ideal for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, but it could have been worse. Baltimore has one of the league’s most talented rosters, but no team can compete without an elite quarterback under center. It’s worth noting the Ravens haven’t officially ruled him out for Week 5, but even if he misses one or two weeks, it sounds like this is a relatively minor issue.
If Lamar Jackson isn’t ready to go for Week 5, Baltimore will turn the ball over to longtime backup Tyler Huntley. Huntley played well in relief of Jackson last week, completing eight of his nine attempts for 63 yards. Throughout the course of his career, the veteran has gone 7-9 while completing 66.6% of his passes for 3,275 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He’s no Lamar Jackson, but he’s more than capable of keeping the offense on schedule for a few weeks.