Overview

• Jackson exited the Week 4 loss in Kansas City with a hamstring issue, and John Harbaugh said the injury precluded his return.
• The Baltimore Sun reports he is likely out against the Texans and could miss up to 2–3 weeks, though the team has not set a timetable.
• Backup Cooper Rush finished the game and is expected to start, with the offense tailored to his pocket-passing profile rather than Jackson’s run-option threat.
• Baltimore’s depth is strained, with injuries to Ronnie Stanley, Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey also in question for Week 5.
• The near-term schedule features Houston in Week 5, the Rams in Week 6 and a Week 7 bye, shaping a brief window to steady the season.