“Derrick Henry won’t be the focus anymore” “Scripted miracle”: NFL fans mock Lamar Jackson as Ravens QB seems set to play vs. Aaron Rodgers in Week 18

Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers has been one of the biggest storylines in the NFL ahead of Week 18. The veteran quarterback didn't play against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, when the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Packers 41-24 behind a memorable performance from running back Derrick Henry.

NFL insider Adam Schefter floated the possibility of Jackson taking the field again against the Steelers after practicing on Thursday.

"It now appears as though Lamar Jackson will start Sunday night at Pittsburgh," Schefter wrote.

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Fans reacted to the possibility, with some saying he would hurt his team's chances of winning.

"Steelers fans everywhere rejoice," one fan said. "At least Henry won’t be the focus anymore," another fan said. "advantage steelers," another fan said.

Others sarcastically shared their surprise with Jackson's potential return.

"This is the least surprising thing you’ve ever tweeted," one fan said. "Shocker his back is healed when they have a playoff implication game," another fan said. "Oh man. What a scripted miracle!" another fan said.

Jackson struggled to get going against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first game. He went 19 of 35 for 219 yards and one touchdown with one interception and two sacks.

Aaron Rodgers responded with 23 completions on 34 pass attempts, 284 yards and one interception. Pittsburgh won 27-22 to take the lead of the AFC North standings.

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NFL executive skeptical about Ravens potentially trading Lamar Jackson away

While he recovers from a back injury, Lamar Jackson has been mentioned in trade rumors. The Ravens' struggles this season have prompted many to think they could go through major changes in the offseason, but not everybody believes in that possibility.

One NFL executive told Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports that the Ravens would be in a tough spot without Jackson. "Why would they do that?" an NFL executive asked me.

"Whatever issues they have with him, they’re a playoff team every year with Lamar. Who’s the quarterback there if they trade him?"

The executive adds that it would take "many years" for Baltimore to replace a quarterback of Jackson's caliber.

Edited by Orlando Silva