Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson's status for Week 15 is up in the air after the quarterback was seen in a walking boot following Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns. Jackson sustained an ankle sprain and was carted off the field after the first play of the second quarter.
Talking to reporters on Monday, via Ian Rapoport, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh outlined the team's plan regarding their star quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
#Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters that QB Lamar Jackson has an ankle sprain — “not a high-ankle sprain.” He indicates there are plans for Jackson to be out there Sunday, but “we’ll see where it goes."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2021
Harbaugh indicated that initial tests on Jackson's ankle indicated that he did not suffer a high ankle sprain, though the tests did confirm that Jackson was dealing with a general ankle sprain. As of Monday, Harbaugh claimed the Ravens plan for Jackson to be under center for their crucial Week 15 battle with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
Considering Jackson was carted off the field and later spotted in a walking boot, this is an awfully encouraging update from Harbaugh. While Tyler Huntley filled in admirably in Jackson's stead, and nearly navigated a Ravens' comeback, the team will surely be hoping to have No. 8 on the field up against a staunch opponent such as the Packers.
Jackson sustained the injury early in the second quarter after throwing a pass to tight end Mark Andrews. Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Karamoah crashed into Jackson's leg, causing the quarterback to go to the ground in pain, and subsequently exit the game.
The Ravens' loss in Week 14 sees the team fall to 8-5, still gripping onto a one-game lead in the AFC North. With the Packers on the slate in Week 15, Jackson's status could be crucial towards the outcome of the division.
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