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Lamar Jackson Practices Friday, On Track to Start vs. Steelers After Ankle Scare

His Friday return from an ankle scare positions Baltimore to start its quarterback in a matchup with significant playoff leverage.

Overview

  • Jackson missed Thursday with an ankle issue reportedly caused by being stepped on in practice, then participated in the week’s final session Friday.
  • It marks the fourth straight week he has missed at least one practice because of leg problems after an earlier hamstring layoff.
  • Baltimore reported perfect attendance Wednesday, with Nate Wiggins, Tavius Robinson and Ar'Darius Washington among defenders back on the field.
  • Both teams are 6-6, and analytics peg this as the season’s biggest playoff swing game to date, with win probabilities shifting dramatically for the victor.
  • If Jackson is ruled out, Tyler Huntley would start; for Pittsburgh, T.J. Watt and Aaron Rodgers returned as full participants Thursday after missing Wednesday.