Lamar Jackson will miss a third consecutive game after the Baltimore Ravens ruled their quarterback out Saturday for Sunday’s AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tyler Huntley will start again, extending his latest run as Baltimore’s replacement quarterback. The Ravens enter the divisional meeting after splitting his first two starts this season.
The Ravens announced Jackson’s downgrade after he had carried a questionable designation. His ankle injury has sidelined him since the Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans.
Jackson returned to limited practice during the week, but said Friday that running still caused pain. His concern was whether restricted movement would prevent him helping Baltimore.
That distinction matters for a quarterback whose movement is central to his game. Returning to practice provided progress, but did not translate into a return for Sunday’s contest.
Huntley has completed 70.8 percent of his passes for 429 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions across three appearances this season, according to NFL.com’s report on Saturday.
He helped Baltimore rally past Atlanta in Week 5 before last weekend’s defeat at Cleveland. His career record as the Ravens’ starting quarterback now stands at 6–7.
The Cleveland loss exposed the offense’s difficulty sustaining production. Baltimore scored ten points across its first two drives, then failed to score again over the remaining possessions.
The Ravens are 4–2, level on overall record with Cleveland and Pittsburgh atop a crowded division. Cincinnati enters at 3–2 following its bye, adding significance to Sunday.
Baltimore has scored 116 points with Jackson at quarterback and forty without him this season, Field Level Media reported. That gap underscores the challenge facing Huntley and the offense.
The immediate task is recovering a more consistent scoring rhythm, rather than simply reproducing Jackson’s style. Huntley’s passing efficiency offers encouragement, but last week’s stalled drives remain relevant.
The Ravens host Cincinnati at 1 p.m. Eastern Sunday. NFL.com lists Baltimore’s record without Jackson since he became the starter in November 2018 at 7–12.
Baltimore also placed outside linebacker Tavius Robinson on injured reserve following a season-ending pectoral injury. Adisa Isaac was elevated from the practice squad to provide additional depth.
Guard Kyle Hergel joined the active roster after exhausting his three practice-squad elevations. The moves address depth while the Ravens prepare for another game without their starting quarterback.
