The Baltimore Ravens have been on a roll, winning three straight games to assert their dominance in the AFC. After an earlier hamstring injury, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson has been a huge part of that success since his return in Week 9.
Just as Baltimore seemed to be hitting its stride, however, the team received a dose of potentially troubling news regarding its franchise quarterback.
How Serious Is Lamar Jackson’s Knee Injury?
Following Wednesday’s practice, head coach John Harbaugh addressed the media with an update on Jackson. According to Ryan Mink, the editorial director for the Ravens, Jackson is dealing with a new issue. Harbaugh stated, “Lamar Jackson had some knee soreness coming out of Minnesota that held him out of practice today. Sounds like he could return to practice tomorrow.”
While nearly every player is nursing some nagging injury at this point in the season, any report about soreness involving Jackson is cause for concern. The superstar quarterback is famous for his ability to create explosive plays with his legs, and any limitation to his mobility could significantly impact the Ravens’ dynamic offense.
#UPDATE: Jackson returned to practice on Thursday and is currently on track to play in Week 11.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returned to practice Thursday.
He didn’t practice Wednesday because of knee soreness.
But Jackson moved around well during media viewing and looks set to start Sunday at Browns. pic.twitter.com/FelVTXKxyo
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) November 13, 2025
If Jackson enters Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns still feeling discomfort, that could present a huge problem. This is especially true given that he will be facing Myles Garrett, one of the most dominant pass rushers in all of football. Jackson’s ability to move and escape pressure will be crucial in keeping the offense on schedule and avoiding negative plays against a fearsome defensive front.
To their credit, Baltimore’s offensive line is coming off a strong performance against an excellent Minnesota Vikings front. In that game, the Ravens allowed zero sacks and only 12 QB pressures, according to PFF. Still, containing Garrett is an entirely different beast, which means Jackson will need his legs on Sunday against the Browns.
Baltimore and Cleveland already met in Week 2, a contest the Ravens won decisively, 41-17. In that game, Jackson was sharp, completing 65.5% (19 of 29) of his passes for 225 yards and four touchdowns.
Across six games this season, Jackson has completed 60.1% (103 of 147) of his passes for 1,249 yards, 15 touchdowns, and just one interception. He has also been a threat on the ground, adding 216 rushing yards on 35 carries and one touchdown.
Furthermore, PFSN’s QB impact metric gives Jackson a B grade with a score of 83.9 this year. That places him ahead of other elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert.
The important news for Ravens fans is that Jackson’s absence from practice appears to be precautionary. However, with the team chasing the AFC’s top playoff seed, his health will be a major storyline to monitor closely in the coming days.