Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sidelined after ankle sprain, backup Tyler Huntley to start
Lamar Jackson will miss at least one game following an ankle sprain sustained against the Titans, prompting backup Tyler Huntley to start the upcoming matchup with the Falcons.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle sprain in the second half of the Ravens' win over the Tennessee Titans and is expected to sit out at least the next game, NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport said. The injury, which required Jackson to wear a walking boot, could keep him out for multiple weeks, though his exact status will be clarified after further evaluation.
With Jackson unavailable, second-year backup Tyler Huntley is slated to start the Ravens' Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons' pass defense ranks among the league's lower tiers in drop-back success rate, offering a potentially favorable matchup for the Ravens.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers, who recorded 352 yards and two touchdowns on 18 receptions this season, remains active and is projected as a fringe WR1 in fantasy leagues. The Ravens also have left tackle Ronnie Stanley back after missing the previous game with a toe injury. Several players, including quarterback Joe Fagnano and defensive end Trey Hendrickson, were listed as inactive for Week 4.
"We considered putting Lamar back in, but with the game in hand, it was an easy decision to sit the two-time MVP," head coach Jesse Minter said after the Titans game.
Ravens officials indicated that Jackson will likely be limited in practice as a precaution, but his participation in the upcoming contest remains uncertain.