The Baltimore Ravens are playing at home in the regular-season finale against the visiting Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Lamar Jackson of the Ravens is gunning for his third MVP award and second straight; the Browns seek to stop him with Bailey Zappe, who will start in Cleveland’s fourth game in six weeks. So, the question remains whether or not Lamar Jackson is playing the game tomorrow?
Will Ravens QB Lamar Jackson play against the Browns?
Yes, Lamar Jackson will be playing against the Browns tomorrow. Jackson is expected to play this weekend, as he is not listed on the injury report this week, assuming no unexpected setbacks. Jackson’s average QB+ this season (82.9) is well above what he posted a season ago (77.1). The reigning MVP, Jackson, has 13 top-10 finishes this season and appears indefensible. He has a 20-yard run and a 40-yard completion in three of his past four games.
The Browns lead the league in pressure rate (41.3% of dropbacks), which may not be a positive against Baltimore. Players with Jackson are excited for him to dominate, while those facing him pray for leniency. As of Thursday, Jackson is projected to score 24.8 fantasy points in Week 18. This includes 254.5 passing yards, 1.8 passing touchdowns, and 0.6 interceptions. It also includes 10.8 rushing attempts for 64.9 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Lamar Jackson made the cut to play in Orlando’s Pro Bowl Games
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are 11-5 with a three-game win streak. The NFL announced Jackson’s inclusion in the NFL Pro Bowl before the Ravens face Cleveland Browns in Week 18. He was one of three quarterbacks selected for the Pro Bowl in the AFC alongside Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Nine Ravens players, including Lamar Jackson at quarterback, Derrick Henry running back, fullback Patrick Ricard, wide receiver Zay Flowers, center Tyler Linderbaum, defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, linebacker Roquan Smith, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, and safety Kyle Hamilton, have made the cut to play in Orlando’s Pro Bowl Games.
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Jackson’s Pro Bowl selection is the fourth time he’s achieved this prestigious feat in his seven-year NFL career. Jackson has a strong season with 39 touchdowns and 3,955 yards, ranking No. 2 in the NFL. He plays efficiently with a 67.9 completion percentage and only four interceptions this year. Jackson has been a key player for the Ravens, generating four touchdowns and 852 yards on the ground. The Ravens are 18-point favorites over the Browns in Week 18, with an 89.8% chance of defeating them in the final week of the regular season.