Lamar Jackson has been out with a knee injury. The 25-year-old was taken off in the game against the Denver Broncos on the 4th of December. Since then, the player has not participated in any of the regular season games or any team practices. While the people around the team believed that Jackson- not playing in the remaining games will help him recover just in time for the playoffs. But now things are looking rather pessimistic around the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL insider claims Lamar Jackson faces an uphill battle

The Ravens are preparing to take on their divisional rivals and defending AFC champions, the Cincinnati Bengals. Besides a superior offense, John Harbaugh the Baltimore HC will also have to deal with the fact that they might be without their first-choice QB.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport has revealed that Jackson is not as far ahead in his rehabilitation as people expected him to be by now. “Not looking good for Lamar Jackson, which is a bit of a surprise if you look back. Dec. 4 was the last time he played, battling a PCL sprain.” Rapoport added.

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“There were so many people involved who thought if Lamar is not going to play in the regular season, he will surely be ready in the playoffs. However, from my understanding this is something sources have said over the course of the past 24 hours is that Lamar Jackson faces an uphill battle to be able to get out on the field in the playoffs against the Cincinnati Bengals. He is working, he is trying, he is rehabbing. The knee is just not quite right.”

What does it mean for their playoff chance?

The Ravens’ Flock will not be kidding themselves. Without their former unanimous MVP, it is highly unlikely that the team advances to the further rounds. Especially coming up against one of the juggernauts in the AFC.

Joe Burrow has looked like every bit of a 1st overall pick. The 26-year-old led his team to a Super Bowl in just his second season in the league. Combined with the fact that he was sacked the most times (51) last season, it is important to consider how the team has improved.

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On the other hand, Ravens already have substantially less talent in their receiving corp, compared to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. On top of that, if Jackson misses the game, they will have to Tyler Huntley, who has failed to give any indications of any x-factor like Lamar Has.

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