What happened: The Baltimore Ravens expect quarterback Lamar Jackson to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Right guard Vega Ioane has been ruled out with an MCL sprain, and safety Jaylinn Hawkins will also miss the matchup due to a knee injury. Baltimore also listed running back Adam Randall and cornerback T.J. Tampa as questionable to be activated from injured reserve.

Why it matters: Jackson's return comes at a pivotal juncture for Baltimore, which enters Week 8 at 4-3 and holding the AFC's ninth seed following two consecutive losses. The Bills lead the division race at 5-1 as the conference's second seed, giving the matchup major playoff positioning implications. Navigating Buffalo's front without Ioane will test Baltimore's offensive line depth before a short turnaround in Week 9.

What to watch: The Ravens host the Bills on Sunday, then face a quick turnaround before hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.