Ravens Hold Breath as Lamar Jackson Misses Another Practice

The Baltimore Ravens find themselves in another tense mid-week scenario: star quarterback Lamar Jackson skipped practice early in the week again, just like last week before the matchup versus the Cleveland Browns.

That raises red flags, no doubt. Jackson’s absence from the mid-week session is worrisome when you consider his importance to this roster and the timing of the upcoming game on Sunday against the New York Jets.

Even though history offers some optimism, he’s performed well against the Jets, posting a passer-rating of 117.5 in his two career games versus them. Those matchups showed how naturally he settles in against that defense and how efficiently he can move the offense even without a full week of prep.

Jackson’s Track Record Provides Some Relief

Historically, despite the missed practices, the Ravens have managed to pull through with Jackson when it counts. He’s had weeks like this before and still played at a high level once the game arrived. That pattern gives the collective fan base a flicker of hope, suggesting that his midweek absence may not change his availability or impact when it matters most.

That said, missing practice doesn’t guarantee trouble, but it does increase risk. Jackson recently missed part of a week’s preparation due to knee soreness after the win over the Vikings. The fact that the team is rolling multiple weeks of compromised prep raises questions about full readiness.

Baltimore Hopes History Repeats Itself Against New York

When he’s healthy, Jackson offers a unique dual threat; both passing and rushing that the Ravens lean on heavily in past matchups. Against the Jets, he’s shown he can dominate: in 2019 he threw for 212 yards, rushed for 86 yards and threw 5 touchdowns in a win. Although that was some time ago, that kind of ceiling makes him almost a must-have for this game.