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Lamar Jackson has ankle sprain, NFL Network reports

The Ravens quarterback had only an outside chance to play in Week 5, according to the NFL report dated Oct. 6, 2026.

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Lamar Jackson was dealing with an ankle sprain and had an outside chance to play in Week 5, NFL Network reported in an NFL article dated Oct. 6, 2026.

The report said Tyler Huntley would make his first start of the season if Jackson could not play.

Ravens weigh Jackson’s return

The report said Baltimore’s new coaching staff would have to manage Jackson’s injury. It described a choice between allowing him more time to recover and considering a quick return if Jackson pushed to play.

Head coach Jesse Minter and his staff would determine whether Jackson could return for the Ravens’ Week 5 game against the Falcons, according to the report.

Huntley could start

Huntley had 16 career starts over seven years, including 11 with the Ravens, the NFL reported. He had two victories with Baltimore the previous season.

After taking over in the second half on Sunday, Huntley completed 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards. The report said the offense recorded no points and five first downs on five drives during that stretch.

Week 5 and the schedule ahead

The Ravens were set to face the Falcons in prime time in Week 5, followed by division games against the Browns and Bengals, according to the NFL report.

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The NFL’s Oct. 6 report left Jackson’s Week 5 availability uncertain and identified Huntley as Baltimore’s alternative starter.

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