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Lamar Jackson followed a familiar rhythm this month: miss one practice with an injury flare-up, return the next day, and prepare to start. The Ravens’ quarterback hurt his toe in the first quarter of Sunday’s 23–10 win over the Jets and skipped Monday’s walkthrough, but he practiced in full on Tuesday and confirmed he will play in Baltimore’s Thanksgiving night matchup against Cincinnati. Jackson downplayed the issue, saying he “just got fell on,” and added that the toe feels fine heading into Thursday.
Harbaugh Confident in Jackson Despite Recent Dip
John Harbaugh echoed Jackson’s optimism, noting the two-time MVP “looked very good” in Tuesday’s session and continues to deliver what he called “winning football.” Although Jackson has not topped 200 passing yards in three straight games and hasn’t produced a touchdown in back-to-back outings for the first time in his career, Harbaugh highlighted his fourth-quarter efficiency. Jackson leads the NFL with a 143.4 passer rating in the final period, delivering clutch, turnover-free football as Baltimore closes out games.
Lingering Injuries Haven’t Shaken Jackson’s Mindset
Over the past three weeks, Jackson has dealt with knee, ankle, and now toe issues, each costing him a practice. He acknowledged the frustration of discussing injuries but maintained he stays positive because the team keeps winning. Jackson threw for 153 yards on 13-of-23 passing against New York and added 11 rushing yards on seven carries. While the box-score production is down, he said he plays through injuries by refusing to think about them once the game begins.
Ravens Seek Sixth Straight Win on Thanksgiving Night
Baltimore enters Thursday’s game at 6–5 after ripping off five straight victories to climb into a tie with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North. The Ravens expect their defensive leader, Kyle Hamilton, to suit up as well after the star safety practiced on a limited basis Tuesday following his ankle injury. With Jackson cleared and the team trending upward, Baltimore aims to keep its surge alive against a Bengals squad that could see Joe Burrow return after a long absence.
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