Lamar Jackson’s status is still hanging over Bengals-Ravens week, and the betting market has already felt the ripple.
Jackson has been out since Week 4, and Baltimore still doesn’t have a clear answer on whether he’ll be available for Sunday’s AFC North matchup against Cincinnati. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson could "potentially" practice this week after the quarterback missed all three practices leading into Week 6. But that optimism is limited by the reality: Jackson has not practiced or played since Week 4 because of his ankle injury.
The latest shift in the odds reflects that uncertainty. Baltimore opened as a three-point favorite at home, but DraftKings Sportsbook has since moved the Ravens to 2.5-point favorites. The moneyline still has Baltimore at -148, so the Ravens remain the favored side, but the adjustment shows some concern that Jackson could miss a third straight game.
The betting split adds another layer. DraftKings has taken 73 percent of the moneyline bets on Cincinnati to win outright.
Jackson was injured against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4 and has been out for Baltimore’s win over Atlanta in Week 5 and its loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. That Cleveland defeat mattered beyond the box score, because it dropped the Ravens behind the Browns in the AFC North standings.
Baltimore is a different team with Jackson on the field, and before the injury he was playing at an MVP level. Through the season, he has completed 70.8 percent of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception.
The numbers around his overall game are just as strong. Jackson, a two-time MVP, leads the league in yards per attempt, yards per completion and passer rating in 2026. He has also added 19 carries for 144 yards and a touchdown, which points to his rushing ability returning to a higher level than it showed in 2025.
If Jackson cannot play, Tyler Huntley would start in Week 7. Baltimore has gone 3-1 in Huntley’s last four starts dating back to last season, though the team is still 7-12 all-time when Jackson is unavailable.
Huntley had a rough outing in Week 6, passing for 165 yards and a touchdown in a 13-10 loss. He did flash more upside in the win over Atlanta, when he accounted for three scores.
For now, the Ravens still hold the edge in a divisional game that could move again if Jackson does not practice Wednesday. Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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