Overview
- Reports from multiple outlets say Jackson practiced fully for a second straight day Thursday and is widely expected to start Sunday at Highmark Stadium, though the team has not issued final medical clearance.
- Baltimore's offense has struggled without Jackson, going 1-2 and scoring just 23 points across the last two games while being outscored heavily in second halves, underscoring why his presence matters.
- Several Ravens defenders returned to practice Thursday — safety Kyle Hamilton and linebacker Roquan Smith — and rookie guard Vega Ioane also practiced in a brace four days after a reported MCL sprain as he pushes to be available.
- Buffalo showed a potential vulnerability when slot cornerback Dee Alford was limited Wednesday and did not practice Thursday, and the Bills enter the game with a high-scoring offense that has allowed above-average points this season.
- What to watch: Friday's official injury report and gameday designations will confirm who is active, and Jackson's mobility and comfort in game reps will shape whether Baltimore can reclaim consistency against a potent Josh Allen-led Bills attack.