Ravens Weigh Lamar Jackson’s Return as Ankle Recovery Nears

Overview

• Lamar Jackson suffered a high left ankle sprain on Oct. 4 and has missed Baltimore’s last three games while rehabbing and doing limited practice work.
• Jesse Minter expressed optimism on Monday about Jackson’s progress but said the team will have a clearer view after Wednesday’s evaluation for the Sunday game in Buffalo.
• The Ravens officially ruled Jackson out for the Cincinnati game, turning the start to Tyler Huntley, and Baltimore lost 35-13 after failing to sustain a second-half offense.
• Without Jackson the Ravens have averaged about 17.7 points over their past three games and have adjusted their play-calling with more under-center snaps and a heavier run plan.
• Media coverage flagged a CBS remark that Baltimore was 'surprised' Jackson did not play, a claim Minter disputed, highlighting public communication gaps as the team balances short-term needs with Jackson’s long-term health.