<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/nfl-end-of-season-review-individual-honors/" title="NFL End-of-Season Review: Individual Honors”>Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed that he will play on Sunday against the Broncos after missing two practices this week.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland — El Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson declared that “100 percent” will play on sunday against the Denver Broncos after getting lost two practices this week due to injuries on the back and knee.
“That was not in doubt”Jackson said after practice this Friday. “I’m just resting my body. “It’s a long season.”
This was the first time this year that Jackson missed a practice regular season. He reigning NFL MVP returned this Friday and it moved well.
He Ravens coach John Harbaughhe is not worried about how he will play Jackson after missing several practices in a week, which has not happened since the end of the 2022 season.
“It will be ready“Harbaugh said. “He studied all week. Was involved in all the preparation. Know the game plan. “Know the opponent.”
Jackson is the quarterback field of a number one offense in total yards (452.1) and the second in scoring (30.3 points per game). Their 2,099 yards passing ranks fifth in the NFLand his 501 rushing yards lead all quarterbacks.
Keeping Jackson healthy is essential for Baltimore. Since Jackson became the starting quarterback In the middle of the 2018 season, the Ravens have a record of 63-22 (.741) con Jackson y 4-9 (.307) without it.
Jackson has received 102 hits this season alone behind Daniel Jones (109). Harbaugh indicated that he would “absolutely” think about give Jackson more days off of practice in the future.
“You have to keep that in mind, for sure,” Harbaugh said. “You want your players to be at their best on Sunday.”
The Ravens (5-3) are one game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) for first place in the AFC North. After Sunday’s game against the Broncos (5-3), Baltimore has a quick turnaroundreceiving the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.
