Lamar Jackson Out: Ravens with Cooper Rush against Rams in NFL

Ravens Face Challenges Without Lamar Jackson

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Baltimore Ravens, currently in a complicated situation, are in the process of recovery, but will still have to face the next game against the Los Angeles Rams without their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Jackson, recognized as a two-time NFL MVP, was ruled out on Friday for the second consecutive week due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred in Kansas City on September 28. Since Jackson took over as the Ravens’ starting quarterback in 2018, the team has a 4-11 (.363) record in games without his participation. In addition, the Ravens have lost their last five games without Jackson and have failed to score more than 17 points in each of those games. Cooper Rush will be the one to start his second game for Baltimore, as confirmed by coach John Harbaugh after Friday’s practice.

We believe in ‘Coop’ and what we have. We trust our team, so I think we’ll be fine.

Zay Flowers, Ravens wide receiver

The Ravens (1-4) have matched the worst start in franchise history and are looking to avoid their first four-game losing streak since the end of the 2021 season, when Jackson was out due to an ankle injury. In Sunday’s 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans, Rush only managed 179 passing yards and threw three interceptions, tying his personal worst. Baltimore’s 207 total yards were their fewest in eight years.

You have to take care of the ball, especially as a quarterback; it’s your job. You just have to make decisions and trust your feet. That usually leads to good things.

Cooper Rush

The Ravens will enter their bye week following Sunday’s game, giving Jackson an extra week of rest before possibly returning for the October 26 game against the Chicago Bears.

Lamar is doing everything he can. He is present, still participating in meetings and things like that. He is trying to get his body in shape and make it work. He is here every day doing everything he can.

Cooper Rush

While Jackson remains out, the Ravens will count on the return of three Pro Bowl players: safety Kyle Hamilton (groin), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle), and cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who did not receive designations on the injury report after missing the last game. The Ravens’ middle linebacker, Roquan Smith, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury and will miss his second consecutive game.