Will Lamar Jackson play in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons tonight? Latest injury update on the Baltimore Ravens quarterback (Image via Getty: Lamar Jackson)
This recalls First Things First host Nick Wright’s comments on the Baltimore Ravens quarterback: “Being damn near 30 and not figuring out how not to get sick every winter when your job demands you be at your best every winter? No, Lamar Jackson won’t play in the Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Jackson missed practice all week with a left ankle injury he suffered during the Week 4 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was ruled out for the Week 5 game vs. Tyler Huntley filled in for Jackson in the second half and completed 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards, leading Baltimore to victory over Tennessee. He is projected to miss 2.5 games in 2026. His durability score is 5, the highest possible being 5. 2025.
FOX Sports host Nick Wright criticized Lamar Jackson for repeatedly missing practice during the winter season due to illness. Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter announced Friday that Tyler Hunley would start at Atlanta.
Wright said that Jackson has continued the “missing trend” for six consecutive years. “He’s the only franchise quarterback in this league that we expect every winter to get sick and have it show up on an injury report,” Wright said in Dec. It’s hard to imagine Lamar Jackson going through a new season without an injury. Many now take it for granted that he will get hurt and miss time. This inevitably becomes the narrative for why he falls short in the regular season – or, if he does finish it, why he fails to advance deep into the playoffs toward the Super Bowl. Speaks to immaturity. He did not practice all week. Falcons. The host also questioned the Baltimore Ravens quarterback’s week-to-week health status.
He has a 42% chance of injury in 2026, with a 3.2% chance of injury per game. The host argued that Jackson should have taken responsibility for managing his health and availability, as a professional athlete approaching 30 years of age and a franchise quarterback. Being damn near 30 and not figuring out how not to get sick every winter when your job demands you be at your best every winter? Team: Baltimore Ravens Total games: 4 Completions: 68 on 96 attempts Completions%: 70.8 Passing yards: 967 Passing touchdowns: 6 Interceptions: 1 Rushing carries: 19 Rushing yards: 144 Rushing touchdowns: 1 Passer rating: 119.6 Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Kickoff Time: 8:20 PM ET Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia TV/Broadcast: NBC Radio: Baltimore – 98 Rock [97.9 FM] and WBAL [1090 AM/101.5 FM] and Atlanta – 92.9 The Game [FM] Live Streaming: Peacock, Fubo, or DIRECTV, DAZN 2026 Season Records: Baltimore Ravens [3-1], Atlanta Falcons [2-2]. Point spread: Falcons -3 Moneyline: Ravens +150, Falcons -175 Over/Under: 43.5 points, according to Sportsbook Wire. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
“We have a ton of confidence in [Huntley] to play really well,” head coach Jesse Minter said. Speaks to immaturity,” Wright said. “I think everyone on the team is excited to see that. As per Draft Sharks, Lamar Jackson has a medium injury risk. “It’s been six winters in a row that this has happened. And the only one that it didn’t was when he missed winter with an injury. He’s the only franchise quarterback in this league that the team seems to have no line on his Week-to-Week, Day-to-Day health status. Wright described Jackson’s demeanor on social media and his response to adversity as signs of immaturity. “Within the game? Doesn’t face much adversity. But when he does, I think we see some immaturity. The way he uses social media? Speaks to immaturity. “He’s the most important person in this franchise. He’s an adult. He’s a professional athlete. And he’s the only, forget star, just starting quarterback in this league that every single year, he can’t manage to figure out how not to get the seasonal flu and miss practice. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines That’s a problem. This time, it was not the seasonal flu but ankle injury. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.