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Lamar Jackson to miss Browns game, AFC North roundup
Lamar Jackson will miss a second straight game in Week 6 against the Browns, a major twist in a tightly contested AFC North race.
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There were no games on the AFC North slate yesterday, but one major piece of injury news out of Baltimore could reshape the division picture heading into Week 6. With all four teams separated by just one game, the Ravens will be without their franchise quarterback once again.
Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson sidelined again
Sitting atop the AFC North at 4-1, the Baltimore Ravens will not have Lamar Jackson under center for a second straight week. According to Pro Football Rumors, Jackson, who already missed the team’s Week 5 victory, has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns because of an ankle injury.
Pro Football Rumors adds that head coach Jesse Minter announced Friday that Tyler Huntley will handle the start again. That puts Baltimore’s offense in Huntley’s hands as the Ravens try to protect their narrow lead in a division where the other three teams are all 3-2.
Cam Jurgens has also been ruled out for the Ravens, per Pro Football Rumors. With multiple absences confirmed, Baltimore’s depth will be tested in a crucial divisional showdown, even though no further specifics were provided on Jurgens' situation.
Cleveland Browns: clear shot at the division leader
The Cleveland Browns, at 3-2, are directly impacted by this development as they prepare to face the Jackson-less Ravens in Week 6. Meeting Baltimore without its star quarterback gives Cleveland a clear shot to pull even at the top of the AFC North, where every head-to-head result carries extra weight.
The Browns did not generate other headlines yesterday, but the context of their upcoming game has shifted. Cleveland’s defense will now see an attack led by Tyler Huntley instead of Jackson, a change that could significantly affect how the matchup plays out and the standings look by the end of the weekend.
Bengals and Steelers watching closely
The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, both at 3-2, stayed out of the news cycle but will be watching events in Baltimore closely. A Ravens loss would further compress an already tight AFC North race, setting up an even more contested stretch as the season moves past Week 6.