Baltimore Ravens to Play Without Lamar Jackson for Third Straight Game
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens will be without their star quarterback, _Lamar Jackson_, for the third consecutive game this Sunday as they face off against the _Chicago Bears_. This decision stems from a right hamstring injury that has kept the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player off the field.
The NFL is now set to investigate the Ravens’ handling of Jackson’s recent practice participation, which has raised concerns surrounding the team’s injury report policy. Initially, Jackson was listed as a _full participant_ in Friday’s practice, but the team later changed his status to being _limited_ after further evaluation. According to a league spokesperson, Brian McCarthy, “The league reviews any matter involving a change to a player’s status.”
The Ravens released a statement clarifying that while Jackson was present and participated in Friday’s practice, he was running the scout team and did not take any starter reps. According to NFL injury report guidelines, a player who practices only as part of the scout team should be designated as having _limited participation_.
As a result of the latest update, Jackson will not suit up for the game against the Bears. This decision had immediate effects on betting lines, as Baltimore shifted from being a _6.5-point favorite_ to a _1.5-point favorite_ in less than an hour after Jackson was ruled out.
Currently, the Ravens find themselves in a precarious position, sitting in last place in the AFC North with a record of 1-5, marking this as one of the most challenging starts in the franchise’s history. However, reports suggest that Jackson could return to action for the upcoming game on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins, offering a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered team and its fans.
