Lamar Jackson Injury Update: Ravens QB’s Week 7 Status Revealed
Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle injury in Week 4, and the two-time NFL MVP left the game in a walking boot. While this was originally reported to be a minor injury, the two-time MVP missed Weeks 5 and 6 and is in danger of missing Week 7 as well. Originally entering the league as a …
Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers' quarterback, dislocated his thumb during Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being a first-round pick in 2018, Mayfield started as a backup before becoming the starter after a successful rookie season. He guided the team to the playoffs once and played for the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams before joining the Buccaneers.
After making two Pro Bowls, Mayfield missed the start of the current season due to his injury and started poorly. The Buccaneers currently sit at 1-5 and are still in the playoff race. Mayfield was fully present in practice, suggesting he will likely start against the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. If the Buccaneers win, they will be 1.5 games behind the division leader, the Carolina Panthers, but would secure a tiebreaker advantage.
Coach Todd Bowles is under pressure to secure a playoff spot, as his job could be on the line if the team fails to make the postseason.
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