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Ravens Face Rams With Lamar Jackson Unlikely, QB Plan Under Review

Lamar Jackson’s likely absence forces a quarterback decision, with immediate tweaks in the secondary.

Overview

  • Jackson did not practice Wednesday and is expected to miss a second straight game, with Cooper Rush the presumed starter as Tyler Huntley remains an option.
  • Baltimore is 1-4 after a 44-10 loss in Week 5, and the defense has allowed the most points and second-most yards in the NFL through five games.
  • Linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) are questionable, and the team added safety Alohi Gilman to help free Kyle Hamilton to play closer to the line.
  • Coaches flagged the intermediate middle of the field as a defensive weak spot that matches Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s top routes, with Los Angeles also generating a top-10 pressure rate.
  • Rain is possible in Baltimore, Derrick Henry’s lanes have been clogged in recent weeks, and the Ravens eye a takeaway chance given Rams back Kyren Williams’ recent fumbles.