The Ravens’ star quarterback was a full participant in practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday night vs. the Steelers
Lamar Jackson is back, and there’s no chance he’s going to sit out a win-or-go-home scenario in the season finale against the hated Steelers. Jackson’s return was not so fast for Tyler Huntley, playing in the most crucial game of the season. Baltimore (8-8) is clinging to their playoff lives after a 41-24 win over Green Bay that saw Derrick Henry amass a career high 36 carries, 216 yards rushing, and four touchdowns as John Harbaugh’s team fought for survival. The Ravens needed a Browns win over the Steelers on Sunday for a shot at a winner-take-all showdown against Pittsburgh in Week 18, and were rewarded correctly.
Playing without Jackson, Tyler Huntley was supremely efficient and matched Henry’s effectiveness on the ground with eight carries for 60 yards. Henry’s efforts foiled an outstanding night from pending free agent quarterback Malik Willis.
On Wednesday, Rashod Bateman (illness), Kyle Van Noy (quad), and DeAndre Hopkins (rest) were non-participants.
Taven Bryant, Charlie Kolar, Patrick Ricard, Roquan Smith, Ronnie Stanley, and Andrew Vorhees were limited participants. In the Ravens’ Week 16 loss, Jackson was 7-10 passing for 101 yards and a 102.5 rating before exiting. Jackson has dealt with knee, ankle, and toe injuries this season and hasn’t had a whole week of practice since the bye week.
Overall, Jackson has thrown for 2,311 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions, while rushing for just 340 yards with two scores and a 63.7 percent completion percentage.