Lamar Jackson’s ankle injury has put his status for Sunday night in question, but the betting market hasn’t exactly panicked yet.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter said he still doesn’t know whether Jackson will be available against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 after the quarterback left the team’s Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans. Minter sounded cautiously optimistic about the timeline, saying, “I don't know the chances yet.” He also added, “I don't think it's going to be crazy long-term.”
That uncertainty matters because Jackson has been central to Baltimore’s recent fortunes. The Ravens are 2-2 in 2025, and Jackson’s career record sits at 6-11, so any extended absence would be a major hit to their Super Bowl odds.
For now, though, oddsmakers are still treating him as a live possibility to play. Baltimore opened as a six-point road favorite in the lookahead line, and that number moved to Ravens -3.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Even after Minter’s update, the Ravens remain 3.5-point favorites (-105).
That line could still shift if Jackson is unable to practice to begin the week. If he can’t go, Tyler Huntley would be next up under center.
Huntley handled the second half against Tennessee without issue, even though Baltimore didn’t score after Jackson exited. He completed eight of nine passes for 63 yards and added four carries for 16 yards in the win.
Before leaving that game, Jackson was efficient again. He finished 15 of 20 for 222 yards and two touchdowns against the Titans, and on the season he has completed 70.8 percent of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception while adding 18 carries for 144 yards and a rushing score.
The reporting around his status has been mixed. NFL insider Ian Rapoport called Jackson “day-to-day,” while ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio described him as “week-to-week.”
So the situation remains unsettled, but the odds for Sunday night don’t appear ready to make a bigger move unless there’s a firmer answer on the two-time league MVP.
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