Lamar Jackson: The Ravens’ QB and his constant injuries, will he play?

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has returned to the field after missing a day of work, and is ready to participate in the team’s next game.Jackson’s most recent injury is to his toe, which he suffered in the first quarter of the 23-10 victory over the New York Jets last Sunday. Although he did not participate in Monday’s practice, he returned on Tuesday and is ready for the Thanksgiving game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

I just fell on him, but I’m fine.

Lamar Jackson

Ravens coach John Harbaugh agreed with Jackson’s assessment, stating that the two-time MVP “looked very good” in Tuesday’s practice. Jackson was later listed as a full participant.Recently, there has been a recurring pattern in Jackson’s preparation for games. Two weeks ago, he was absent from a practice due to knee discomfort, but returned to play in the 27-19 victory in Minnesota. Last week, he missed a practice due to an ankle injury, but returned to play in the 23-16 victory in Cleveland.Jackson expressed that it’s frustrating to have to talk about his injuries with reporters, but he doesn’t think it’s difficult to stay positive.

We won, and that’s what it’s about. I can’t control an injury.

Lamar Jackson

In the last games, Jackson has not shown his usual dominance. He has gone three consecutive games without reaching 200 passing yards and, for the first time in his career, has not achieved a touchdown in two consecutive games.When asked how he plays despite the injuries, Jackson replied: “I don’t think about it. I just go out and play.”Harbaugh defended Jackson’s play, describing it as “winning football.” He highlighted that Jackson leads the NFL with a passer rating of 143.4 in the fourth quarter, where he has accumulated four touchdown passes, no interceptions, and an average of 11.4 yards per pass attempt.

He’s been doing things you take for granted: protecting the ball, or operating the right way, or getting us down the field. We’ve had some key series at the end of the game in the second half and in the last quarter that have been game-winners for us and for the offense. So, maybe you’re referring to flashy stats and things like that, but what about the fourth-quarter stats?

John Harbaugh

The Ravens (6-5) have won five consecutive games, tying the Pittsburgh Steelers for the top spot in the AFC North. This is the sixth time in Jackson’s eight-year career that he has helped Baltimore achieve a winning streak of five or more games.Jackson was asked if the previous injuries (knee and ankle) are improving.

I feel better, in some areas.

Lamar Jackson

In addition to Jackson, safety Kyle Hamilton returned to practice on Tuesday and was listed as a limited participant after not participating on Monday.

Kyle Hamilton looked good. He had a good workout.

John Harbaugh