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Ravens' Jackson Rules Out for Week 6 Game Against Browns
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In Short: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns due to an ankle injury.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that quarterback Lamar Jackson had a realistic chance to return for Sunday’s AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns.
However, on Friday, Coach Jesse Minter announced that Jackson would not play Sunday against the Browns.
Despite some fourth-quarter success, Cleveland’s offense has largely been inconsistent, and special teams let the Browns down in last week’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets.
Even if Jackson is feeling better, the Ravens should give him one more week to ensure his ankle is 100 percent.
Tyler Huntley has been serviceable as the Ravens' replacement quarterback, accounting for three total touchdowns and posting a 111.6 passer rating in the Ravens’ 30-23 win over the Falcons in overtime last week.
Coach Minter said the decision was made in Jackson’s “best interest,” as the 29-year-old quarterback has not practiced for the last two weeks due to an ankle injury suffered against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4.
Jackson was ruled out with an ankle injury, while outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson is sidelined with a finger injury.
The team's injury updates on Thursday were encouraging, but Jackson's status remained uncertain until Friday's announcement.
Huntley will get another start after leading the Ravens to an overtime win in Atlanta in Week 5.
The Ravens and the Browns both reported a laundry list of injuries ahead of their Week 6 matchup.
If neither Jackson nor Huntley can go, the Ravens could start Kyle Hergel, who signed in Baltimore after Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic were injured in Week 3.
The Browns ruled out five players, including defensive tackles Mike Hall and Kalia Davis.
What this adds
The Ravens' decision to keep Jackson out for another week underscores the team's cautious approach to his recovery.
Jackson's status remained uncertain until Friday's announcement, despite encouraging injury updates on Thursday.
Background
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns due to an ankle injury.
The Baltimore Ravens will start Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley at quarterback for a second straight week after ruling out Lamar Jackson due to an ankle injury.
What's confirmed
- NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that quarterback Lamar Jackson “has a realistic chance to return” for Sunday’s AFC North showdown against the Cleveland Browns.
- Coach Jesse Minter said Friday that Jackson would not play Sunday at the Cleveland Browns (Sunday at 1 p.m.
- Concepcion landed in concussion protocol after the game but has since been cleared and will play against the Ravens.
- The Ravens will start Tyler ‘Snoop’ Huntley at quarterback for a second straight week.
- "I don't know the chances yet," Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Monday.
What's still developing
- "I think the biggest thing is that he has to prepare like he's playing just so he doesn't fall behind from a mental standpoint," offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said.
- On Thursday, Williams told reporters he does "not know if I'm playing yet."
- Jurgens was in concussion protocol all week after his trade to the Ravens from Philadelphia.
- FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons will face a short-handed Baltimore Ravens offense when the two sides kick off at 8:20 p.m.
- Asked if Jackson's injury is considered short or long term, Minter said, "I really don't think it's going to be crazy long term, but we'll see what happens." With Jackson as their starting quarterback, the Ravens are 79-32 (.712), averaging 28.4 points per game.
- The Browns need a win and this is a divisional spot where form and level usually take a back seat to heated rivalry.
- Hibner left the game and returned in a blocking-only capacity; Minter said that he would miss “maybe a week” and should not land on injured reserve.
- Derrick Henry was doing what he’s done so successfully for so long, churning his 6-foot-3 frame into a mass of bodies trying to push the pile forward, when the Baltimore Ravens running back momentarily forgot his top priority: protecting the football.
- He said the superstar quarterback is now "day-to-day" with his injury and could "potentially" take the field for practice on Wednesday.