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Lamar Jackson ruled out for ‘Sunday Night Football’ game vs. Falcons

Atlanta will not face the two-time MVP when it takes on the Baltimore Ravens with hopes of winning its third consecutive game.

By Will McFadden · Atlanta Falcons

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been officially ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Jackson was sidelined after suffering an ankle injury in Baltimore's Week 4 contest against the Tennessee Titans.
Tyler Huntley will make his 17th career NFL start in place of Jackson for the Ravens.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed that starting quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. Jackson suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans, ruling him out after early hopes he could suit up.

Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will make his 17th career start in place of Jackson. The Ravens' offense will also lean on running back Derrick Henry and receiver Zay Flowers as they face an Atlanta defense currently ranked first in the NFL against the run.

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