Ravens QB Lamar Jackson reportedly expected to return in Week 8 after missing 3 games with a high ankle sprain
The Baltimore Ravens are expected to get quarterback Lamar Jackson back for Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Jackson has missed the Ravens' past three games after suffering a high ankle sprain against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4. The quarterback returned to practice last week in a limited capacity before being ruled out for their Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. After returning to the field this week as a full practice participant, barring a setback Jackson is poised to make his return on Sunday. "The more you're able to do and respond from and feel from certainly raises your optimism," said Ravens head coach Jesse Minter when asked if Jackson was trending towards playing in Week 8. Jackson explained last week that the biggest factor in whether he would be able to play was not so much the level of swelling but how much of the pain he could deal with. Jackson's importance to the roster is on display every time he takes the field. According to ESPN's Jamison Hensley, the Ravens have scored 14 touchdowns in the 14 quarters the quarterback has played this season. In the 14 quarters without Jackson, Baltimore has only found the end zone five times. NFL news, live updates: Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade amid Colts fire sale — but WR Josh Downs reportedly has; Lamar Jackson expected back for Week 8
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