Overview
- Lamar Jackson was a full participant at Wednesday practice, a development reported by multiple outlets that raises the likelihood he will be cleared to play in Week 8.
- NFL insider Ian Rapoport has reported he expects Jackson to play at Buffalo and described the quarterback as close to 100 percent healthy, though the team has not made an official start announcement.
- Jackson has missed three games after suffering a high left-ankle sprain on Oct. 4 and was ruled out for the Week 7 loss to Cincinnati despite limited practices the prior week.
- Backup Tyler Huntley started in Jackson’s absence and threw for a career‑high 298 yards, but the Ravens’ offense averaged just 17.7 points over the three games without Jackson.
- The team’s cautious messaging and contrasting reports from broadcasters and insiders have drawn scrutiny, and coaches say they will monitor Jackson through the week because his mobility is central to Baltimore’s game plan and season outlook.