Do Ravens have a QB controversy ahead of Week 18?

The Baltimore Ravens might have a huge decision looming ahead of Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Who starts, Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley?

With Jackson dealing with a back issue that saw improvement towards the end of last week, and Huntley hanging 41 points on the Green Bay Packers defense in Lambeau, the Ravens might have a decision to make.

If Lamar is close to being healthy enough, does he start? Or do the Ravens continue to roll with Tyler?

For head coach John Harbaugh, it won't be a debate.

“I think the fact that we have a lot of confidence in Tyler is a real big positive, a real plus, but it doesn't factor into whether Lamar plays,” Harbaugh said. “If Lamar's ready to go, he's playing. That's it for sure.”

That settles it then.

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Granted, we have to find out exactly how healthy Lamar is later in the week, but if he is 90 percent, do the Ravens go with the two-time MVP winner? Or stick with Huntley?

That is a decision the medical staff will have to make because, with back injuries, all it takes is one hit, and Jackson could be out of the game.

All eyes will be on Lamar this week, whether he practices and how much.

Week 18 is nearly here, and in their biggest game of the year, the Ravens will hope they have their star quarterback available.

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