For the Cleveland Browns, slowing down Lamar Jackson has always been a puzzle, but this week, Myles Garrett believes he’s found the key. While their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, missed practice on Wednesday, the head coach, John Harbaugh, is still expecting his presence in the Week 11 clash. However, his presence may be no issue for the Browns as their defensive end Myles Garrett knows a loophole in the QB’s game.

“I think he’s been sitting in the pocket a little bit more. Whether that’s because he wants to show off the arm or they’re saying that he’s still recovering. We’ve got to take advantage of it either way,” Garrett said in a recent press conference. “So we’ve got to be able to rush and keep him where we want him and be able to take the ball away.” 

Myles Garrett opened up on how the Browns are looking forward to trapping Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, highlighting his weakness that the defensive player was deducing. Garrett’s observation isn’t just a hunch. The data shows a clear shift in Jackson’s game this season.

Lamar Jackson’s past performances have proven that he’s gotten a lot better at staying in the pocket instead of just running around. According to a metric published earlier this year, he took 3.14 seconds on average to throw the ball, while first seeing pressure at around 2.50 seconds. This means that the QB created about 0.64 seconds of extra time in the pocket through his movement and decision-making.

The Cleveland Browns’ defense, on the other hand, held up strong in their Week 10 clash but ultimately let one key play slip away (a 42-yard screen pass touchdown following a blitz). As a result, they ended up with a 27-20 defeat against the New York Jets. As they plan to neutralize Lamar Jackson in the upcoming game, understanding the QB’s injury status becomes necessary.

John Harbaugh clarifies Lamar Jackson’s situation amid knee injury

Lamar Jackson’s absence from the Ravens’ practice session on Wednesday raised concerns about his status for the Week 11 game.. The head coach stepped forward to clarify the situation. According to him, this one has no connection with the hamstring, and Jackson is likely to appear in the upcoming game as a starter.

“He’ll be listed as a knee. It’s not the hamstring. Nothing there. Some soreness coming out of the game. Should be okay. We look forward to practice tomorrow,” Harbaugh said.

However, the concern appears to be easing. Jackson returned as a full participant in Thursday’s practice, moving well and putting himself on track to start against Cleveland.

The Ravens will still keep their contingency ready, with Patrick Ricard expressing confidence in Tyler Huntley if plans change. For now, Jackson’s progression suggests Baltimore may enter a critical AFC North clash with its franchise quarterback under center, though final clearance will come closer to kickoff.