The many implications of Lamar Jackson missing yet another game vs. Bengals

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his third consecutive game due to a sprained ankle, sidelining him for Sunday's matchup against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson's place against a struggling Bengals defense. The writer argues this absence provides a major advantage for Cincinnati, who have struggled against the run and tight ends this season.

Writer Matt Fitzgerald argues that Jackson deserves the same injury-prone label often directed at Burrow, noting Jackson's mounting missed games over recent years. Fitzgerald questions Jackson's long-term sustainability due to his reliance on running, contract situation, and past playoff struggles, contending that Baltimore faces mounting pressure as Jackson and running back Derrick Henry age.