The Ravens are trying to salvage their season after a 1-3 start, and they may have to do it without Lamar Jackson.
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Jackson suffered a hamstring injury late in Baltimore's 37-20 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday and is expected to miss time. According to Brian Wacker of the Baltimore Sun, Jackson is unlikely to play in Week 5 against the Houston Texans and could be sidelined for a few weeks.
The Ravens host the Texans this Sunday and the Rams in Week 6 before their Week 7 bye. That schedule sets up a possible four-week recovery window with only three games missed. If Baltimore places Jackson on injured reserve, he would be required to sit out a minimum of four games.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could be out for up to 2-3 weeks and is likely to miss Sunday’s game against the visiting Houston Texans with a hamstring injury, two sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday. Read more:… pic.twitter.com/uxcYiSjaZ9
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Jackson exited Sunday's game late in the third quarter with the Ravens trailing 30-13. His departure led to speculation among some fans that he quit on the team. That narrative didn't hold up. The injury is legitimate, and head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Jackson would have returned if he'd been physically able.
Cooper Rush replaced Jackson and is currently the only other quarterback on the active roster. The Ravens may look to add a veteran as insurance if Jackson's absence lingers.
The injury comes at a critical time. Baltimore is already playing catch-up in the AFC North, and Jackson remains the centerpiece of everything they do offensively. Whether he misses two games or three, the Ravens will have to find a way to stay afloat until he returns.
