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Lamar Jackson ruled out for Week 5, AFC North roundup
Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Week 5 for the Baltimore Ravens, while the Browns and Steelers prepare for key games in a tight AFC North race.
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The biggest development in the AFC North came in Baltimore, where the Ravens confirmed they will be without Lamar Jackson in Week 5. Elsewhere, the Cleveland Browns are juggling rare quarterback depth, while the Pittsburgh Steelers sit in the middle of several Week 5 projections. The Cincinnati Bengals, meanwhile, had a quiet news day in an otherwise tight division race.
Baltimore Ravens: Jackson sidelined, Huntley steps in
Pro Football Rumors reports that the sprained ankle Lamar Jackson suffered in Week 4 will keep the star quarterback out for at least one game. The Ravens have already made their Week 5 call against the Atlanta Falcons, ruling Jackson out and removing any suspense over his status.
As CBS Sports notes, Tyler Huntley will make his first start of the year in Atlanta. At 3-1 in the AFC North, Baltimore will have to protect its position in the standings without its two-time MVP in a significant interconference matchup.
Cleveland Browns: potential four-QB logjam
In Cleveland, the quarterback room is becoming a storyline of its own. According to Pro Football Rumors, the Browns are likely to keep four quarterbacks on the active roster once Dillon Gabriel officially returns from injured reserve. Gabriel’s designation to return opened his 21-day practice window and could create a roster crunch for another 3-1 AFC North contender.
CBS Sports also spotlights Shedeur Sanders, who spoke with Cosmopolitan about how he is viewed nationally as the Browns’ quarterback. The outlet frames the interview as Sanders trying to address what he sees as a misunderstood public perception of him.
Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals: projections and quiet time
For the 2-2 Pittsburgh Steelers, CBS Sports bills their Week 5 home game against the Indianapolis Colts as an AFC matchup with a playoff-type feel, complete with how to watch, what to know and an expert preview. In a separate Week 5 picks piece, the same outlet predicts the Steelers will bounce back against the Colts and calls for a Browns upset of the New York Jets.
The Cincinnati Bengals, also 2-2, did not generate major headlines over the last 24 hours. With Baltimore and Cleveland at 3-1 and Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at 2-2, the AFC North remains tightly packed heading into Week 5.