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Lamar Jackson Will Start vs. Steelers After Ankle Scare

The matchup decides sole possession of the AFC North lead with both teams 6-6.

Overview

  • Head coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Jackson will start after the quarterback returned to practice following a Thursday absence.
  • Jackson and team officials said he was stepped on during Wednesday’s session, causing the ankle issue that sidelined him for one practice.
  • Baltimore and Pittsburgh enter Sunday tied at 6-6 in a rivalry game with significant playoff stakes at M&T Bank Stadium.
  • Jackson has gone three straight games without a touchdown pass and struggled with accuracy and turnovers in the Thanksgiving loss to Cincinnati.
  • Tyler Huntley remains the contingency option for Baltimore, while Pittsburgh ruled out rookie DT Derrick Harmon as T.J. Watt and Aaron Rodgers managed injuries in practice.