Source: Associated Press
Summary
Lamar Jackson will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury, according to coach Jesse Minter. Tyler Huntley will start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Huntley led the Ravens to an overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons last weekend. Jackson was injured during a sack in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. He missed four games last season, and the Ravens went 2-2 without him.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Jackson limps off again. Huntley steps in again.
Same script. Same cast. Same injuries.
The Ravens keep pretending they’re fine.
They’re just waiting for Jackson to get healthy again.
Author: Evan Null
Lamar Jackson’s Absence Becomes Routine
Lamar Jackson’s injury has become a recurring storyline for the Baltimore Ravens. He will sit out another game, marking his second straight absence. The team’s reliance on Tyler Huntley continues, as it did last season. Huntley has already proven he can win games, but the Ravens still seem to treat his presence as a temporary fix.
Coach Jesse Minter confirmed Jackson’s absence ahead of the game against the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens are set to play at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Jackson’s injury happened in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans, when he took a sack near the end of the first half. The Ravens managed to win that game, but the injury has now forced them into a familiar pattern.
Last season, Jackson missed four games and the Ravens went 2-2 without him. Cooper Rush started two games before Huntley returned. Now, the same scenario is playing out again. Huntley has started both of his games this season and has already led the Ravens to a win. But the team’s confidence in him seems to waver.
The Ravens have a 4-1 record this season, but the wins come with a caveat. Without Jackson, the team is still figuring out how to function. The injuries and missed games are not just setbacks—they’re part of the rhythm. Fans have seen this before, and they know what to expect.
Every time Jackson gets hurt, the Ravens shuffle their cards. They bring in Huntley, hope for the best, and wait for Jackson to return. It’s not a strategy. It’s a habit. And it’s one that fans have learned to live with.
