Lamar Jackson (ankle) ruled out by Ravens for Week 5 matchup vs. Falcons

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will sit out Sunday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a sprained ankle, announced head coach Jesse Minter. The injury occurred during the team's 24-18 victory over the Tennessee Titans last week, and Jackson did not return for the second half, leaving the locker room in a walking boot. While there was an outside chance he may not miss any time, the decision was made to rule him out after he skipped practice this week.

Tyler Snoop Huntley will take Jackson's place in the starting lineup. Huntley had a solid performance when he entered the game, completing 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards and adding 16 rushing yards. Coach Minter emphasized Huntley's ability to step in and run the offense, mentioning that the quarterback has proven capable of making plays with his legs and on third downs. Since taking over as the Ravens' starting quarterback in 2019, the team has struggled, going 6-11 in games Jackson has missed.

The Ravens will face two divisional games in the following weeks, against the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, with their bye week not until Week 13.