Lamar Jackson has 'realistic chance' to return vs. Browns in Week 6

The Ravens QB did not practice Wednesday but has a legitimate shot to face Cleveland on Sunday.

By Cole HartwellOct 15, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT

Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, according to USA TODAY Sports and a report from Jeremy Fowler citing Adam Schefter. The Ravens quarterback is dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out of Week 5.

What happened

Jackson officially did not practice Wednesday, according to the Ravens’ practice report. Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson is “day-to-day” as he works his way back from the ankle injury. Minter also said Jackson is “working his butt off” and “doing everything he can to be out here.”

Jackson suffered the ankle injury during Baltimore’s Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans. He missed practice all last week and was ruled out two days before the Ravens’ overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5.

Context

Jackson has played four games this season, totaling 80.1 PPR points, 967 passing yards, six touchdown passes, one interception, and 144 rushing yards with one rushing touchdown. He has played 88% of the Ravens’ offensive snaps this season. In Week 4, when he suffered the ankle injury, he had 18.9 PPR points on just 52% of snaps.

Tyler Huntley started in place of Jackson in Week 5 and led Baltimore to a 30-23 win over Atlanta.

Depth chart

Huntley is the Ravens’ QB2. This season, he has played two games and has 28.2 PPR points, 264 passing yards, two touchdown passes, 36 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown on 76% of snaps.

Joe Fagnano is listed as the QB4 on the depth chart. Fagnano has no games played this season.

Timeline

On October 8, Jackson remained out of Thursday practice ahead of Week 5, and it was reported that Huntley would start if Jackson was out.

On October 9, Jackson missed his third straight practice and was not present during the media viewing portion of Friday’s practice.

On October 14, Jackson was absent from practice again, and Minter called him day-to-day.

What’s next

Baltimore plays at Cleveland on Sunday, October 18. Jackson will have two more days of practice before a game designation is given, according to Yahoo Sports.

Ravens getting healthy: -Lamar Jackson has realistic chance to play this week, per @AdamSchefter -The Ravens also are hopeful for DE Trey Hendrickson's (finger) return, per sources, depending how practice goes. [Quoting @jamisonhensley: "An enthusiastic Ja’Kobi Lane is back on the practice field, which starts window to return off IR. The rookie wide receiver injured his wrist in the season opener on Sept. 13."]
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🏈 Fantasy impact

Jackson has not practiced this week after missing Week 5. His status for Sunday remains uncertain, so managers should monitor the injury report through Friday. If Jackson is active, he remains a must-start in most formats given his top-10 fantasy production earlier this season. If he is out, Tyler Huntley would start again. Huntley has produced 28.2 PPR points in two games this season, with two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown, giving him some streaming appeal in deeper leagues.

Quick answers

Will Lamar Jackson play in Week 6?

He has a realistic chance to play, according to reports, but he did not practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day.

What is Lamar Jackson's injury status?

Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury and is day-to-day. He did not practice Wednesday.

Who is the Ravens' backup quarterback if Lamar Jackson is out?

Tyler Huntley is the Ravens' QB2 and would start if Jackson cannot play.

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