The Baltimore quarterback is doubtful for Saturday’s game vs. the Packers.
—but he's also been dealing with a back injury that he suffered during his team's game against the Patriots last Sunday.after a short gain on the ground. He walked to the locker room with trainers and did not return to the game, being replaced by backup Tyler Huntley.
and has since failed to practice this week—leading to some unfortunate news via the team’s latest injury report on Thursday afternoon.officially listed Jackson as doubtful Should Jackson not be able to suit up, it will again be Huntley getting the start under center for the Ravens.A Ravens loss on Saturday would eliminate them from the playoffs for the first time since 2021. / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images, but also get help from the Steelers, in order to qualify for the postseason by winning the AFC North. A loss to the Packers on Saturday would formally eliminate their 2025 playoff hopes. Should Jackson not play, the Ravens' chances of missing the postseason for the first time since 2021 would inherently increase. Sure, Huntleyemerge as Baltimore's savior and get the job done, but Jackson—a two-time NFL MVP and three-time First-Team All-Pro—unquestionably gives them their best shot to win.Mike Kadlick is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He has a master's in public relations from Boston University. Kadlick is also an avid runner and a proud lover of all things pizza.
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