The bad news for the Baltimore Ravens is that they have struggled to a 1-3 start to the 2025 NFL season. The worse news is that the season might have taken a turn for the worse on Tuesday for the team’s fans and Maryland sports betting backers.
The Baltimore Sun reported that quarterback Lamar Jackson would likely miss this Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans with the hamstring injury that forced him to exit the Ravens’ 37-20 loss at Kansas City early on Sunday. Even worse, the injury could sideline the two-time NFL MVP for up to three weeks.
How The Baltimore Ravens Fare Without Lamar Jackson
This would not be the first time the dual-threat quarterback has missed significant time with an injury. According to data from Statmuse.com, the Ravens have not fared well during those stretches. (Stats with Jackson as a starter were compiled from ProFootballReference.com.)
The stats below only count games Jackson has missed since first becoming Baltimore’s starter in Week 11 of the 2018 season. The stats without him, which are relevant to Baltimore Ravens betting, include games when he was withheld at the end of the regular season because the team had already clinched a playoff spot or the AFC North title.
Ravens Statistics With And Without Lamar Jackson
| With Jackson | Without Jackson | |
| W-L Record | 71-27 | 4-9 |
| Win Percentage | .724 | .308 |
| Average Points/Game | 28.9 | 16.6 |
| Average Yards/Game | 389.8 | 307.7 |
As you can see, Baltimore is a completely different team with Jackson, averaging more than 12 points and 82 yards per game less than they do with him on the field. If you want to know why he’s a two-time Most Valuable Player – and some argue he should have won a third last season – there’s your proof.
With odds of +700, Baltimore was the second choice at BetMGM Maryland Sportsbook to win Super Bowl LX in the preseason. As of Tuesday, the Ravens’ odds are now +1300.
Who Will Ravens Turn To Without Jackson?
The Ravens (1-3) have had one of the toughest schedules of any team to start the season. Their losses have come at Buffalo, against Detroit and at Kansas City. Those are three teams that are also considered top-tier Super Bowl contenders.
BetMaryland.com is tracking Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl odds all season. Cooper Rush entered the game in Kansas City after Jackson left and would likely be the starter in Jackson’s absence.
Even if the Ravens falter with Jackson out, there’s still a chance the team can rally when he returns. The schedule will almost assuredly get easier. Baltimore is two games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers for the division lead; those teams meet Dec. 7 in Baltimore and Jan. 4 (Week 18 date flexible) in Pittsburgh. So, Jackson and his teammates have some time.
However, a healthy Jackson won’t make up for what has been an atrocious defense. Usually the backbone of any quality Ravens team, this season the defense is giving up 33.3 points and 406.8 yards per game. Those figures rank last and next-to-last, respectively, in the NFL. If the Ravens can’t stop anyone, then getting Jackson back won’t help matters much.
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