The Ravens look like they may not have to do without Lamar Jackson for long.
Jackson missed Week 5 for the first time in the 2026 season because of an ankle injury, but the early signs point toward a possible return against Cleveland in Week 6. Baltimore got through Sunday night without him, with Tyler Huntley stepping in and helping the team beat Atlanta, and the hope inside the organization is that Huntley only needed to fill in once.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport said on NFL Live that Jackson is in a much better spot than he was before Week 5 and that Baltimore is optimistic about having its star quarterback back on the field this week.
“My understanding is he is in a much better position now than he was last week,” Rapoport said. “It sounds like they are hopeful that Lamar will be on the field this week for the Ravens.”
The betting market has started to lean the same way. Baltimore opened as a 3.5-point favorite against the Browns, but that number has already jumped by a full point. DraftKings Sportsbook now has the Ravens laying 4.5, and their odds to cover have moved from -105 to -112 since Tuesday morning.
The money has followed the same direction. As of Wednesday morning, 83 percent of the moneyline bets and 57 percent of the spread bets were backing Baltimore at DraftKings.
Huntley’s showing against Atlanta may have influenced the line a bit, but BetMGM’s Christian Cipollini told Sports Illustrated that the expectation is still for Jackson to suit up.
"Looking at this line, we are expecting Lamar to play," he said. "It will drop to under three if Lamar ends up being out.
No change for Baltimore, Snoop (Huntley) is a capable backup who has similar strengths to Lamar. They do not need to change their offense when Lamar is out which is very helpful."
For now, Baltimore appears set to remain favored either way, though Jackson’s status would clearly shape how heavy that number gets by kickoff. The Ravens’ Wednesday practice report should offer the first real clue, and any participation at all would be a promising sign for Week 6.
Jackson’s season numbers show why his return matters. Through five games, he has completed 70.8 percent of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception, while also adding 18 carries for 144 yards and a score on the ground.
At 4-1, Baltimore has climbed to +800 to win the Super Bowl and remains in the hunt for the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
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