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Ravens’ Playoff Hopes Dim as Lamar Jackson’s Hamstring Injury Lingers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff aspirations took another hit Monday as star quarterback Lamar Jackson remained sidelined with a lingering right hamstring injury. His absence casts a shadow over the team’s upcoming game against the Chicago Bears this Sunday.

Jackson missed Monday’s practice, the first after the team’s bye week, fueling uncertainty about his return. Head Coach John Harbaugh remained tight-lipped about Jackson’s status, declining to comment on whether he anticipated the former MVP would practice this week or play on Sunday, saying only, “I think all the guys are working really hard to get back…We’ll see who’s back and who practices on Wednesday.”

The Ravens, currently 1-5, are tied for their worst start in franchise history, and desperately need a spark to turn their season around. The offense has struggled mightily without Jackson, scoring a mere 13 points in the two games he’s missed, both of which were losses. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush is currently filling the quarterback position.

“I don’t really know the situation, if I’m being honest,” said wide receiver Zay Flowers, a close friend of Jackson. “If he is [playing], we’ll be ready to go.”

The team’s record with Jackson as the starter since 2018 is a stark contrast to their performance without him. With Jackson under center, the Ravens boast a 74-32 record (.698) and average 28.1 points per game. Without him, they’re a dismal 4-12 (.250), averaging just 15.4 points per game.

Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie returned over a week ago, and middle linebacker Roquan Smith returned Monday, Jackson is the only one who remains sidelined.

The Ravens’ already slim playoff chances have dwindled to 28.6%, according to ESPN Analytics. However, cornerback Marlon Humphrey remains optimistic. “Everybody in our room is definitely still on the mindset that we still can do it and I believe we can,” he said. The team has time to turn the season around and earn a playoff spot.

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