Ravens' Lamar Jackson to return Sunday vs. Bills after three-game absence

Baltimore went 1-2 and slid to 4-3 without him.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is set to start Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after completing a full week of practice. Jackson missed Baltimore's past three contests with an ankle injury sustained in early October. He confirmed Friday that lingering soreness has stabilized enough to make playing manageable.

Why it matters: Jackson returns with Baltimore at 4-3 following consecutive losses that dropped the team to the AFC's ninth seed. The Ravens struggled during his three-game layoff, culminating in a 35-13 home defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals. His presence solidifies the lineup ahead of a matchup against a 5-1 Buffalo roster holding the conference's second seed.

By the numbers: • 1-2: Baltimore's record during Jackson's three-game absence. • 4-3: The Ravens' overall standing entering Week 9, placing them ninth in the AFC. • 5-1: The Buffalo Bills' record, good for second in the AFC playoff picture. • 21-7: Jackson's touchdown-to-interception ratio across 13 appearances in 2025.

What to watch: Baltimore kicks off against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, with Jackson officially carrying a questionable tag on the final injury report.

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