Lamar Jackson Ruled Out for Game vs. Browns

The Baltimore Ravens will be without their franchise quarterback for a second straight week. Coach Jesse Minter announced Friday that Lamar Jackson will miss Sunday’s AFC North game in Cleveland, extending his absence to two games with a sprained left ankle. The news matters to anyone following Maryland sports betting markets, since Jackson’s status moves spreads, totals, and player props. Tyler Huntley will start again as Baltimore (4-1) tries to protect its one-game division lead.

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Practice Reports and the Decision

Jackson did not practice at all this week. He didn't take the field during the portions open to reporters, even after ESPN’s Adam Schefter cited a league source saying he had a realistic chance to play. That speculation kept hope alive for a return against the Browns, but three missed practices settled it. On Friday, Minter ruled him out, said the call was about Jackson’s best interest, and described his status as day-to-day.

Jackson got hurt on the final play of the first half in the Week 4 win over Tennessee on Oct. 4. He was sacked, and a defender landed on the back of his leg. He stayed suited up on the sideline, and there was talk of a return, but he never went back in. Minter has said the injury isn't as bad as first believed, suggesting the team is being cautious rather than hiding a setback.

Huntley Rallies Baltimore

Huntley’s Week 5 start in Atlanta was far from perfect. He looked uncomfortable for much of the night, but he found a rhythm late and strung together 11 straight completions. He finished 24 of 32 for 201 yards and two touchdown passes, then scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard sneak in a 30-23 overtime win. He has now won three straight starts as Jackson’s fill-in.

Sunday’s game carries extra weight. Cleveland (3-2) is led by first-year coach Todd Monken, who spent three seasons as the Ravens’ offensive coordinator and knows both quarterbacks well. A Browns win would pull them even with Baltimore atop the division at 4-2. That tighter race could increase the pressure to get Jackson back as soon as next week.

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What's Next For Jackson?

Anyone checking Maryland sports betting apps before kickoff should watch for late injury news and line movement, since Huntley’s start has already been priced in. Jackson could return as soon as next week, but there's no timeline. To earn his way back, he first has to return to practice, ideally as a full participant. He then has to show he can cut, plant, and scramble without pain or swelling, and the medical staff has to clear him. Given how much the Ravens lean on his legs, expect the team to wait until he is fully ready.