The Ravens still don’t have a clean answer on Lamar Jackson, but the betting market isn’t running for the exits just yet.
Baltimore head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson’s status for Sunday night’s game at the Atlanta Falcons is still unsettled after the quarterback left Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury. Minter didn’t offer much certainty, but he also pushed back on the idea that this is shaping up to be a major long-term problem.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter on whether Lamar Jackson (ankle) will start Sunday night at the Falcons: "I don't know the chances yet."Minter added, "I don't think it's going to be crazy long-term."
That uncertainty matters because Jackson has carried plenty of the load for Baltimore this season. He’s completed 70.8 percent of his passes in 2026 for 967 yards, six scores and one interception, while adding 18 carries for 144 yards and a rushing touchdown. Against Tennessee, he was efficient before the injury, going 15 of 20 for 222 yards and two touchdowns.
There were also mixed signals around his recovery. NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Jackson was "day-to-day" while ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio called him "week-to-week."
Even with that noise, the line hasn’t completely swung away from Baltimore. The Ravens opened as six-point road favorites in the lookahead market, then moved to 2.5 points to Ravens -3.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook. After Minter’s update, Baltimore is still sitting as a 3.5-point favorite (-105).
That number could still move if Jackson doesn’t practice to start the week. If he’s sidelined, Tyler Huntley would be next up for Baltimore. Huntley handled the second half against Tennessee, completing eight of nine passes for 63 yards and adding four carries for 16 yards, though the Ravens didn’t score after Jackson exited.
For now, the game remains in wait-and-see mode. Jackson’s availability is still up in the air, and until there’s a firmer decision, the spread is likely to stay where it is.
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