Overview
- Lamar Jackson exited the Week 4 loss at Kansas City with a right hamstring strain, and John Harbaugh said there was no way he could have returned.
- Multiple outlets citing the Baltimore Sun report Jackson is unlikely to play against the Texans and could be sidelined for roughly 2–3 weeks pending further evaluation.
- Backup Cooper Rush went 9-of-13 for 52 yards in relief and is expected to start Sunday, with Tyler Huntley positioned as depth.
- The Ravens have not placed Jackson on injured reserve, a move that would mandate a four-game absence; the upcoming slate is Texans, Rams, a Week 7 bye, then the Bears.
- Baltimore is 1-3 and dealing with additional injuries to Ronnie Stanley (ankle), Roquan Smith (hamstring) and Marlon Humphrey (calf), with reports some defenders could miss 2–3 weeks as the defense struggles near the bottom of NFL rankings.