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Ravens Rule Out Jackson, Hendrickson for Falcons Game

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In Short: Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced on Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson and outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson will not play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries.

Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced on Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson and outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson would not play in Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to injuries. The news was confirmed by multiple outlets including ESPN, CBS Sports, and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.

Jackson injured his ankle during Sunday's 24-18 win over the Tennessee Titans and did not practice this week. Minter noted that Jackson is working hard to recover but is not expected to play this weekend. 'To Lamar's credit, this dude's working his tail off,' Minter said.

Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowl pick in his first season with Baltimore, did not practice this week and will miss his second straight game due to a finger injury. He is expected to be available for the team's next game.

The Ravens will start backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who was 2-0 as a fill-in starter last season. Huntley is 5-6 in 11 starts for the Ravens over the last five years. 'Snoop' has a 7-9 record as a starter and has scored 14 total touchdowns compared to 12 turnovers.

In the most recent game against the Titans, Huntley replaced Jackson in the third quarter and completed 8-of-9 passes for 63 yards and rushed four times for 16 yards. Minter expressed confidence in Huntley and the rest of the offense, saying, 'I think everyone on the team is excited to see that.'

The Ravens are looking to improve to 4-1 for the first time since 2021. Without Jackson since the start of the 2019 season, Baltimore is 6-11 (.353) with its average points per game dropping to 17.6. Minter acknowledged the challenge of playing without Jackson but expressed confidence in the rest of the offense.

The team's decision to rule out Jackson and Hendrickson was also reported by ESPN, Wbal, and the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. The Spec noted that Minter did not know Jackson's status for Week 6 at Cleveland. Nfltraderumors (Colombia) provided additional context on Jackson's contract, noting that he was due to become an unrestricted free agent in 2023 when the Ravens used the non-exclusive franchise tag at a fully guaranteed $32.3 million.

The Ravens could be without Jackson in next Sunday’s matchup with the Falcons, according to Baltimorebeatdown. Minter added that both Jackson and Hendrickson could be available next week.

Background

What's confirmed

• Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced on Friday that quarterback Lamar Jackson and outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson would not play in Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.
• The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson for their upcoming game at Atlanta because of injuries.
• Huntley is 5-6 in 11 starts for the Ravens over the last five years.
• “To Lamar's credit, this dude's working his tail off,” Minter said.
• Jackson didn’t practice this week after hurting his ankle in the first half of the last game against Tennessee.
• The Ravens will start backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who was 2-0 as fill-in starter last season.

What's still developing

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• Penix has brought some stability to the passing attack, as Drake London is averaging 145.0 receiving yards per game over the past two contests, but the real headliner for Atlanta's offense is running back Bijan Robinson.
• Baltimore later signed Jackson to a five-year, $260 million extension.
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• Minter said Jackson is doing everything he can to get back on the field.
• San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France thought he hit a go-ahead ninth-inning home run Saturday night, but as the ball sailed high and deep toward left field, it hit a roof cable at American Family Field and fell into Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio 's glove for an out.

Sources

• Baltimorebeatdownlink
• Bozeman Daily Chroniclelink
• CBS Sportslink
• Nfltraderumorslink
• The Speclink
• Wballink
• Espnlink
• WarpBeat — background on Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson for Week 5 matchup vs. Falcons due to ankle injury link
• WarpBeat — background on Ravens Uncertain If Lamar Jackson Will Play Sunday Night link
• Falcons Today by Chat Sports — video link