The 5-3 Baltimore Ravens are coming off a frustrating loss to the 2-6 Cleveland Browns. Although Lamar Jackson played the full game, he seemed to pick up some minor injuries during the match, leading to several interesting developments throughout the week.
At first, Jackson missed practice on Wednesday, which many thought was just a planned rest day for the star quarterback. However, when he also missed Thursday’s session, concerns began to rise. Generally, when a player starts sitting out practices late in the week—especially on Thursday and Friday—it often indicates they may be doubtful for Sunday’s game.
Jackson was absent from practice on both Wednesday and Thursday because of back and knee injuries, though neither was considered serious. Despite this, the situation generated some controversy and concern among fans and analysts.
However, a significant update came on Friday afternoon regarding the Ravens’ Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos: Lamar Jackson returned to the practice field for Baltimore’s session, offering a positive sign for Ravens fans.
Jackson is on another MVP trajectory through the first eight games, guiding the Ravens to a strong start until last week’s disappointing loss to a struggling Browns team. While this setback may have dampened the spirits of Baltimore fans, they now have an opportunity to bounce back against the 5-3 Broncos.
However, the Ravens have a quick turnaround, as they will play on “Thursday Night Football” against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. This makes Jackson’s health a crucial factor to watch during Sunday’s game and into the short week ahead, especially after he missed two practice days this week.
