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Ravens Face Uncertainty Over Jackson Ankle Recovery
High ankle sprain adds to quarterback's history of injuries that have altered Baltimore's seasons.
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Current Ankle Issue Lingers
Lamar Jackson suffered a high ankle sprain on his left leg during a win over the Tennessee Titans. He remained on the sideline in uniform for much of the second half, but swelling increased later and kept him out of the following game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens fell from 3-1 and first place in the AFC North to 4-3 and last in the division. Jackson practiced in limited fashion the prior week before the setback. Baltimore next plays at Buffalo, which stands at 5-1.
Past Injuries Created Extended Absences
Jackson has now missed multiple games due to injury in four of his past six seasons. Since 2019 he has sat out 17 games from injuries, excluding COVID and illness. That total is lower than totals for Kyler Murray at 31 games, Dak Prescott at 26, Daniel Jones at 25 and Joe Burrow at 22. Earlier ankle and knee issues each led to multi-game absences that dropped the Ravens from strong division positions to missing the playoffs.
Team Performance Shifts Without Him
In the three seasons Jackson missed at least four games, Baltimore failed to reach the playoffs twice. After early success this year that included a third-ranked QBR of 82.7 along with six touchdown passes, one interception and 144 rushing yards in his first four games, the offense has operated without its starting quarterback. Coach Jesse Minter noted the club must perform better during these stretches.
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