Lamar Jackson Returns After Three-Game Ankle Injury Absence
The Ravens quarterback takes the field against the Bills on November 1, aiming to end a two-game losing streak in a division where Baltimore now trails Cleveland.
By Charlotte Dubois ·
Lamar Jackson will start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, marking his return to the lineup after missing three games with an ankle injury. The matchup against the Buffalo Bills is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. This is the first time Jackson will play since Week 6, when he last appeared in a contest that ended in a win against the Atlanta Falcons.
During Jackson's absence, Tyler Huntley stepped in to lead the offense. Huntley has a 1-2 record over the last three games, completing 69.8 percent of his passes for four touchdowns and one interception. Jackson enters the game with a 70.8 percent completion rate, six touchdowns, and one interception from his first four starts this season. The Ravens currently hold a 4-3 record and sit in fourth place in the AFC North, behind the Cleveland Browns.
The Buffalo Bills arrive at Highmark Stadium with a 5-1 record and a two-game winning streak. They are leading the AFC East and have not lost since Week 4, when they fell to the New England Patriots. Their most recent game was a 33-30 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bills have been inactive for the past week due to a scheduled bye, giving the coaching staff additional time to prepare for this contest.
The Ravens are attempting to break a two-game losing streak. Their last defeat was a 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In both of their recent losses, the team allowed leads of 10 or more points at halftime to evaporate. Historically, Jackson holds a 3-2 regular season record against Josh Allen, while Allen has won two playoff meetings between these franchises. The all-time series between the clubs is tied at 7-7.
The Bills possess the highest-scoring offense in the league but have struggled with turnovers. The Ravens must limit mistakes on both sides of the ball to secure a win. DraftKings lists the Bills as 3-point favorites in the betting market. The game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The outcome will determine whether Baltimore can reclaim a top spot in the AFC North or if they remain in fourth place. For Buffalo, a win maintains their hold on the division lead. The contest is a direct test of the Bills' offensive firepower against the Ravens' defense, which has faced challenges in holding leads late in games.
