The Baltimore Ravens have officially ruled quarterback Lamar Jackson out for their Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Jackson was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and while he was listed a full participant in Friday’s practice, the organization downgraded him to limited the following day.
There has been an update to Lamar Jackson’s Friday practice and game status. Jackson was downgraded from a full practice participant to limited, and he has been ruled out for tomorrow’s game vs. Chicago.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 25, 2025
Many believed Jackson was trending toward playing in the must-win game on Sunday, but fans will have to wait another week to see him back in action. Instead, the Ravens will turn to backup quarterback Tyler Huntley in the matchup.
More QB news: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will miss his third straight game Sunday due to his hamstring injury and Ravens QB Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is set to start vs. the Bears, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2025
Jackson is expected to return from his hamstring injury Thursday night in Miami… pic.twitter.com/lNZ8mWXSCl
Jackson likely would have brought back the competitive brand of football that the team was looking for amid their disappointing 1-5 start, but they will have to rely on Huntley and the rushing attack to get the offense back into a groove.
Lamar Jackson ruled out
While the offense put up just three points in their Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Huntley showed promise. He got the offense into a bit of a rhythm after coming in late for Cooper Rush. He finished the game completing 10 of 15 pass attempts for 68 yards, while also rushing for 39 yards on three rushes.
It is clear that Baltimore’s offense is more suitable for a player like Huntley rather than Rush. The team signed him to the 53-man roster on Friday and announced he would get the start if Jackson is inactive.
While the running game finally found success even with Rush starting in Week 6, totaling 179 yards on the ground and dominating the time of possession, the game opened up much more for Huntley. While it could have been a product of garbage time, it was clear the Rams’ defense had to respect Huntley’s rushing ability more, opening up more opportunities through the air.
Huntley did struggle with the pressure, taking four sacks compared to Rush’s zero, but that is nothing new for Baltimore. The offensive line has been a problem all year long. If Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken can make the necessary adjustments to the gameplan for Huntley, he and the rest of the offense should be able to find a more consistent rhythm.
Now, the season rests in the hands of Huntley. If the defense can continue to take encouraging strides and the rushing attack can remain dominant, there could still be hope that the Ravens can salvage their season, especially given the favorable road ahead.
For Jackson, his targeted return will now shift to Week 9’s Thursday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins.