The Baltimore Ravens have shared a concerning injury update on star quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of Sunday’s Week 9 clash with the Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are coming off a stunning 27-29 loss to the Cleveland Browns that ended a five-game winning streak. Sunday’s game against Denver has massive playoff implications, as both teams are in postseason spots with identical 5-3 records.
There’s a chance that the Ravens may be without their franchise star, though.
On Thursday afternoon, ESPN’s Jamison Hensley reported that Jackson missed his second straight day of practice with back and knee injuries. It’s unclear if the reigning league MVP will suit up on Sunday.
Jackson missed 10 games over the 2021 and 2022 seasons with various injuries, as well as Baltimore’s Wild Card Round playoff game in the latter year. He stayed healthy last year, however, and only missed Week 18 because of rest after Baltimore locked up the AFC’s top seed.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (back/knee) is not practicing Thursday.
This marks his second straight day where he hasn’t practiced.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 31, 2024
Entering Week 9, Jackson has a 66.9 completion percentage for 2,099 yards, 17 touchdowns and just two interceptions to go along with 501 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Jackson is currently on pace to finish with his third 1,000-yard rushing season.
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. 🎱🔥
Much deserved. pic.twitter.com/RUFJAav7rS
— Ravens Nation 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀 (@LIVERavenNation) October 31, 2024
Jackson and the Ravens have won five of six since starting out their season 0-2, with losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. Baltimore currently has the league’s second-best scoring offense, averaging 30.3 points per game.
Lamar Jackson Has Ravens In Super Bowl Contention
Baltimore is coming off their first trip to the AFC Championship Game in the Lamar Jackson era. The Kansas City Chiefs remain the team to beat, but Jackson’s Ravens look every bit like a championship contender at the midway point of the season.
Jackosn is playing the best football of his career, and the presence of rushing leader Derrick Henry has taken the offense to another level.
