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The Baltimore Ravens are poised to get a monumental boost to their struggling offense as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to make his highly anticipated return to the field for Thursday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins.
Jackson has been sidelined for three consecutive games with a hamstring injury, but after being held out of the Week 8 contest to ensure his full recovery, all signs point to him reclaiming his starting role. His presence immediately helps the Ravens, who are fighting to stay relevant in the AFC North with a 2-5 record.
Here's the latest on the two-time MVP before Thursday Night Football in his home state.
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Is Lamar Jackson playing this week?
On Monday, Jackson was listed as a full participant. When Ravens coach John Harbaugh addressed reporters, he said he expected Jackson to play.
Lamar Jackson listed as a full participant in the #Ravens’ projected injury report today. For real this time.
John Harbaugh said he expects him to play.
The Ravens initially expected their MVP to come back for Week 9 against the Bears, but he was held out. Baltimore is on a short week, playing on Thursday Night Football against Miami.
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Lamar Jackson injury update
Jackson was playing some of the most efficient football of his career before suffering his hamstring injury in Week 4. Over the first four games of the 2025 season, Jackson passed for 869 yards and threw 10 touchdowns against only one interception, logging a stellar 130.5 passer rating. His completion percentage stood at a career-high 71.6%, and he was leading the NFL in Expected Points Added (EPA) per dropback.
These elite passing numbers, coupled with his trademark 166 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, cemented his status as an early MVP candidate before the injury forced him to the sideline and exposed the Ravens' lack of offensive depth. In Jackson's absence, the Ravens' offense stalled, managing only 13 combined points over his first two full missed games before finally winning in Week 8 with backup Tyler Huntley.
Now, with the franchise's playoff hopes hinging on a dramatic turnaround, the Ravens will need their starting quarterback to quickly rediscover that historically efficient form against the Dolphins’ defense on a short week to keep their season alive.
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Who is Lamar Jackson's backup
Jackson’s current backup quarterback is Tyler Huntley. The Ravens recently made a change on their depth chart, moving on from veteran Cooper Rush in favor of Huntley, who is a much better schematic fit for the team's offense.
Huntley, nicknamed "Snoop," stepped in for the injured Jackson and led the Ravens to a crucial 30-16 victory over the Chicago Bears. In that game, he was efficient, completing nearly 77% of his passes for 186 yards and adding 53 rushing yards, all while successfully protecting the football and avoiding turnovers.
Ravens QB depth chart
| Position | Player |
| 1 | Lamar Jackson |
| 2 | Tyler Huntley |
| 3 | Cooper Rush |
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