Lamar Jackson set to start against Buffalo following ankle injury

Baltimore lost two straight games to fall to 4-3.

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What happened: Lamar Jackson is cleared to start Sunday against Buffalo after progressing through rehab for a high-ankle sprain. Jackson logged a full practice session on Thursday following a three-game absence.

Why it matters: Baltimore enters the Week 8 matchup at 4-3 on a two-game slide, currently holding the ninth seed in the AFC conference standings. Jackson's return stabilizes the offense ahead of a road test against a 5-1 Buffalo squad.

By the numbers: Baltimore sits ninth in the AFC at 4-3 following back-to-back losses, coming off a 35-13 defeat to Cincinnati. Buffalo enters Sunday's contest with a 5-1 record.

What to watch: Jackson and Baltimore travel to face Buffalo on Sunday for the Week 8 matchup.

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