The Baltimore Ravens would love to have a healthy Lamar Jackson back in the lineup this weekend when they face the Los Angeles Rams. They might still get Jackson, but it’s unlikely they’ll have him healthy.
Jackson, who has been hobbled by an ankle injury and missed the last two games, has been practicing on Wednesday but has been seen limping and clearly isn’t 100%. While offensive coordinator Greg Roman said on Thursday that if the coaches feel like he’s ready to play, then he will, the Ravens are glad to have Tyler Huntley back in the lineup following a brief stop on the COVID-19 reserve list.
It’s been assumed that Huntley is more likely to make his third consecutive start while Jackson continues to recover, but the Ravens have also lost four straight and need to win both remaining games to ensure their spot in the playoffs.
On Friday, reports broke that Jackson did not practice for the second-straight day and while it remained possible he could play against the Rams, it is trending toward’s Huntley getting the start.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) did not practice for a second straight day after limping badly Wednesday.
It’s trending toward Tyler Huntley starting against the Rams.
WR Marquise Brown (illness) did not practice for a second straight day.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 31, 2021
“It certainly seems Tyler Huntley would in line to start, though you don’t ever want to rule out Lamar Jackson,” said NFL insider Ian Rapoport. “I know if he could possibly get out there and play, even at less than 100%, he is going to. But the signs here seem to point to Huntley being out there for the Baltimore Ravens.”
From NFL Now: #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has "a chance." But how much of one? pic.twitter.com/HWDPwwpRrF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 31, 2021
We’ll see how it all breaks out for the Ravens against the Rams but before then the reports about Jackson certainly caused some reactions on social media.
https://twitter.com/thadbrown7/status/1476971156276195330
Annnnnd Lamar ain’t gonna be playing against the Rams this week. Would love to see him, but don’t want Ravens to rush him so I ain’t mad at all. Time for the #HuntleyUpset 😬 https://t.co/rV13BP5Pd6
— Ingravenvids (@IngravenVids) December 31, 2021
Asked about Lamar Jackson limping Wednesday, Tyler Huntley said with a laugh: "I think it was cold outside. That could hurt your bones a little bit."
Huntley added, "I got good confidence in that LJ is going to be back to LJ and everything is going to play out good."
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) December 31, 2021
Tyler Huntley it is https://t.co/JWpwKalvoV
— . (@sheiaksndn) December 31, 2021
