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Will Lamar Jackson play in Week 5? Injury update for Ravens QB

The Baltimore Ravens' Week 5 clash against the Atlanta Falcons on *Sunday Night Football* has taken an unexpected turn following Lamar Jackson’s ankle injury, which now casts serious doubt over his availability for the high-stakes matchup. The two-time MVP suffered the sprain late in Baltimore’s 3–1 start to the season during a victory over the Tennessee Titans, leaving him unable to participate in Thursday’s team warm-ups—a development that follows Monday’s MRI.

Head coach Jesse Minter’s decision to pull Jackson from the game underscored the severity of the injury, which occurred after a hard tackle from behind in the pocket. With Jackson missing his second straight practice, team officials have yet to confirm a return, leaving the Falcons with a rare opportunity to face the Ravens without their star quarterback for the first time this season.

The injury’s unusual nature has further complicated Jackson’s timeline, as the Ravens have provided limited updates beyond his absence from recent sessions. The absence of their franchise player would mark a significant shift for Baltimore, which has relied heavily on Jackson’s dual-threat abilities to maintain its early-season momentum.

The Falcons, meanwhile, would gain a critical advantage in what was already shaping up as a tough defensive challenge against one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks.

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