Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said Friday he is unsure whether he will play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, adding that his decision will come down to pain tolerance. Jackson, who is officially listed as questionable, is dealing with a high ankle sprain he suffered in a win over the Tennessee Titans 19 days ago.
Jackson said the swelling has gone down significantly, but he still feels pain in his left ankle and foot. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player does not believe he needs to be at 100% to play in Sunday's AFC North game between the Ravens (4-2) and Bengals (3-2). "If I can just go out there and feel the pain a little bit, I can play," Jackson said. "But if I'm restricted and I can't do what I do, I'm not helping nobody."
If Jackson cannot play, the Ravens will start Tyler Huntley for a third straight week. Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Jackson "was able to get a pretty good amount of work in" during practice, and the decision appears to be a game-time call. Jackson was injured on Oct. 4 on the last offensive snap before halftime, when he was sacked from behind and his left ankle bent awkwardly.
The Ravens' offense has struggled without Jackson. In 14 quarters with him this season, Baltimore scored 116 points and 14 offensive touchdowns. In 10 quarters with Huntley, the team has managed 40 points and four touchdowns. Since Jackson became the starter in 2018, the Ravens are 11-2 against the Bengals with him at quarterback.
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