Overview
- Jackson practiced in full on Wednesday and again on Thursday, and multiple insiders say he is expected to start Sunday against the Bills though he remains officially listed as questionable pending Friday’s injury designations.
- The Ravens have gone 1-2 in Jackson’s absence and were outscored 48-0 after halftime in their last two losses, highlighting how the offense stalled without his playmaking and decision-making.
- Safety Kyle Hamilton and linebacker Roquan Smith returned to Thursday’s practice after missing sessions with knee issues, giving Baltimore a healthier look on defense ahead of the matchup.
- Rookie guard Vega Ioane surprised staff by returning to practice four days after a reported MCL sprain and is pushing to be available, which would ease short-term depth concerns on the offensive line if he is cleared.
- Coaching staff stressed team-wide responsibility rather than relying on one player, and the key near-term items to watch are Friday’s official designations, whether Jackson will be cleared to run, and Ioane’s game status because those factors will shape Baltimore’s strategy and its AFC North outlook.