10/18/2026
👀 Stephen A. Smith wanted Baltimore to forget about one October game and think about Lamar Jackson’s entire season.
Jackson suffered a left ankle sprain in Baltimore’s Week 4 victory over Tennessee and missed the following overtime win against Atlanta. With the Ravens sitting 4-1, Smith argued there was simply no reason to rush the two-time MVP back against Cleveland. I don’t think he should play,” Smith said, arguing the Ravens should get Jackson fully healthy for the most important part of the schedule rather than risk aggravating the injury. Baltimore ultimately agreed. Coach Jesse Minter ruled Jackson out for Week 6, leaving Tyler Huntley to make another start. Huntley had already helped Baltimore survive Jackson’s first absence with 201 passing yards and three total touchdowns against Atlanta. Is resting Lamar the obvious decision with Baltimore atop the AFC North? Or should elite quarterbacks play whenever they’re medically cleared?