Overview

• Quarterbacks coach Tee Martin said he sensed about two weeks ago that Jackson was ready to play the opener and described him as prepared to hit the ground running.
• Jackson returned to practice after his hand was reportedly stepped on during a recent session, easing concern over a brief injury scare.
• He is coming off a career-best 2024 with 4,172 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and four interceptions, a league-leading 119.6 passer rating, and 915 rushing yards.
• The Ravens added wideout DeAndre Hopkins, kept Derrick Henry on a new two-year deal after his 1,921-yard, 16-TD season, upgraded the secondary with Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie, drafted safety Malaki Starks, and extended Kyle Hamilton for four years at $100.4 million to make him the highest-paid safety.
• Despite a 70-24 regular-season record as a starter, Jackson is 3-5 in the playoffs, and analysts such as Pro Football Focus highlight high-stakes turnovers as the key hurdle entering 2025.