The Baltimore Ravens need to get back in the win column to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. Lamar Jackson will try to support this push while seeking to return from a back injury.
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The two-time MVP left Sunday night's loss to the New England Patriots after taking a knee to the back from safety Craig Woodson. He had to slump against his lockers while speaking to reporters after the game, per the team, but his plan is to be back in action this weekend against the Green Bay Packers.
"My legs felt great," Jackson said. "I just got kneed in the back in the red zone. I just couldn't finish the game. I was trying. I (got) a Toradol shot and stuff like that, but it still didn't get (any) better. Pain. It hurts. (It) hurts."
The injury took place near the end of the first half. Jackson went to the ground after a three-yard gain on an option play. As he lunged forward, Woodson went to make the tackle. However, the safety's knee made hard impact with the left side of Jackson's back.
"It's BS, bro," Jackson said about the play. "I can't control that. I'm on the ground. I'm down. I gave myself up. I got kneed in the back.
"...(I'm) getting injured, and then we're fighting for a chance to make the playoffs. I can't finish the game with my guys. It's BS."
Looks like this is how Lamar got hurt. pic.twitter.com/W9Ix9S01BT
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) December 22, 2025
The veteran quarterback did not play in the second half. Backup Tyler Huntley took over and led two touchdown drives. The Ravens ultimately lost after Patriots quarterback Drake Maye led a game-winning drive.
According to the Ravens, Jackson threw the football with a trainer in the locker room after receiving the Toradol shot. However, he was in too much pain to return to the field. Now, he will have testing done on Monday to determine the extent of the injury and whether he can face off with the Packers.
The Ravens will next play on Saturday, Dec. 27. This game will take place at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin at 8 p.m. ET. Peacock will provide coverage.
