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PHILamar Jackson injury update: out for Week 7 vs. Bengals
Jackson remains out with an ankle injury, and Tyler Huntley is set for a third straight start.
Lamar Jackson will not play in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens have ruled him out with an ankle injury for the home game on Sunday, October 25.
What happened
Jackson was downgraded to out, according to earlier reports. Jamison Hensley reported that Jackson has not suited up since spraining his left ankle in a win over the Titans on Oct. 4.
Tyler Huntley will be the Ravens’ starting quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday, according to Tom Pelissero. Huntley will make his third straight start, per Hensley.
Context
Jackson has 80.1 PPR points this season in four games, with 967 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, one interception, 144 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. That is 20.0 PPR points per game. His Week 4 game: 18.9 PPR, 222 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 20 rushing yards, and 52% snaps. Week 3: 20.4 PPR, 186 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 50 rushing yards, 100% snaps. Week 2: 15.8 PPR, 235 passing yards, one passing touchdown, one interception, 34 rushing yards, 100% snaps.
Since 2021, Jackson has missed between 4-5 games three times, according to Jeremy Fowler’s post quoting Hensley. In those seasons, Ravens averaged 8.7 wins per year. In the two years with a full Jackson, Baltimore averaged 12.5 wins.
Timeline
On Oct. 16, Jackson was ruled out with an ankle injury for the Week 6 game against the Browns. Hensley reported that Jackson missed every practice that week. Huntley started against Cleveland.
Huntley was named the starter for Week 7, and Jackson was downgraded to out.
Depth chart
Tyler Huntley is the Ravens’ QB2 on the depth chart. He has 41.6 PPR points in three games this season, with 429 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 64 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. That is 13.9 PPR points per game. Skylar Thompson is the QB3, and he has not played this season.
What’s next
The Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 25.
Since 2021, Jackson has missed between 4-5 games three times. In those seasons, Ravens averaged 8.7 wins per year In the two years with a full Jackson, Baltimore averaged 12.5 wins. [Quoting @jamisonhensley: "Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (ankle) for Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley will start his third straight game for Baltimore."]
🏈 Fantasy impact
Jackson managers need a replacement for Week 7. He was projected for 19.0 PPR points, but with him ruled out, that production is unavailable. Huntley is the starter and has averaged 13.9 PPR points per game in three appearances this season. If you’re in need of a streaming quarterback, Huntley is a viable add as he faces a Bengals defense. However, do not expect Jackson’s ceiling; Huntley’s season totals show 429 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 64 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown. In deeper leagues, Huntley is a solid start, but in shallower leagues, consider other options. The next QB on the depth chart, Skylar Thompson, is on IR, so Huntley is the clear play. For Jackson roster decisions: hold him, as the ankle injury does not appear season-ending, and his per-game upside is elite when healthy.
Quick answers
Will Lamar Jackson play in Week 7?
No, the Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson for Sunday's game against the Bengals with an ankle injury.
What is Lamar Jackson's injury status?
Jackson was downgraded to out and has not suited up since spraining his left ankle on Oct. 4.
Who starts at quarterback for the Ravens in Week 7?
Tyler Huntley will start his third straight game, according to Tom Pelissero and Jamison Hensley.