What happened: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after being sidelined with an ankle injury, head coach Jesse Minter announced. Jackson was a full participant in Thursday's practice following limited practice work during his recovery. He returns to lead the offense after missing Baltimore's past three contests.

Why it matters: Jackson's return arrives at a critical juncture for Baltimore, who sit at 4-3 and hold the ninth seed in the AFC following consecutive defeats. The 5-1 Bills currently occupy the second seed in the conference after winning two straight games. Reinserting Jackson stabilizes a Ravens offense that was held to 13 points in a Week 8 loss to Cincinnati.

What to watch: The Ravens travel to face the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. Baltimore will look to snap its two-game losing streak and regain ground in the AFC playoff race.