Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is “week to week” after injuring his knee Sunday towards the Denver Broncos and is taken into account unlikely to play Sunday towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach John Harbaugh stated Monday.
Jackson left the Ravens’ eventual 10-9 win over Denver late within the first quarter after a sack and didn’t return. Backup Tyler Huntley changed him and helped lead the staff to a last-minute comeback win in Baltimore. He completed 27-for-32 for 187 yards and an interception, together with 10 carries for 41 yards.
Jackson, a pending free agent, has been restricted in observe at occasions this season however had not missed an offensive snap till Sunday. A bone bruise in his ankle sidelined Jackson for the Ravens’ ultimate 4 video games final season, once they fell out of playoff rivalry and ended the season 8-9.
“He’s probably less likely for this week, but it’s not impossible,” Harbaugh stated. “After that, he’ll become more and more likely [to play].”
Huntley accomplished 64.9% of his passes for 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions final season, when he made 4 begins and appeared in six video games in aid of Jackson. Harbaugh stated the Ravens “have a lot of confidence” within the former undrafted free agent.
“Both guys play a similar game, and we run the same basic offense with both players,” Harbaugh stated of Jackson and Huntley. “So it’s not really going to change anything in terms of preparation, I don’t think. But he’s a player that’s got a lot of dynamics to his game. He can throw, he can run, he operates really well. Not as experienced, obviously, but he is experienced. He’s been out there. … We’ll be excited to play, and our guys will be fired up.”
With Jackson sidelined, the Ravens re-signed quarterback Brett Hundley, his agent introduced Monday. Hundley spent a part of coaching camp with the staff earlier than being launched.
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