"You aren't getting younger or healthier": Lamar Jackson labeled "injury-prone" by Emmanuel Acho after Ravens QB suffers back scare vs. Patriots

Lamar Jackson exited the Baltimore Ravens' Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots with a back injury. The two-time MVP has dealt with injuries all season, and his team's playoff odds hang in the balance.

Emmanuel Acho watched the Ravens vs. Patriots game and expressed concern about Jackson.

"As a Ravens fan, you have to start getting fed up. He’s missed games because of his PCL, he’s missed games because of a hamstring, he’s missed games because of a back, and he’s missed games because of an ankle injury…" “There’s just come a point when you’re like Lamar, what’s up? You aren’t getting younger, healthier, more flexible, or more mobile. What’s up? Plus, it’s impacting his play… It’s time to be honest. The injuries and his being injury-prone are a real thing,” said Acho on Speakeasy.

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According to Sports Illustrated, Jackson left the gridiron in the second quarter after a tackle from the Patriots' safety Craig Woodson. He was later ruled out for the matchup and watched his teammates give up an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter.

John Harbaugh gave a worrisome update after the game.

"It’s a bruise of some kind, I think. I don’t know how serious it will be; we’ll find out in the next couple of days. He got knee-d in the back on the ground on that play," said the one-time Super Bowl-winning head coach.

The loss dropped the Ravens below .500, and they now have their work cut out to make the playoffs.

Lamar Jackson is in a race against time to play in Week 17

Lamar Jackson revealed that he'd be evaluated on Monday. It's a worrisome sign for Ravens fans as there's a chance that their star player will miss their final two games of the regular season.

According to Sports Illustrated, Jackson tried to return to the gridiron late in the game, but the pain did not allow him to. He had difficulty bending down to put on his cleats and socks.

Lamar Jackson ended the game with a stat line of 101 passing yards and zero touchdowns. He was replaced by Tyler Huntley, who also failed to record a touchdown.

Next up for the Ravens is a Week 17 game against the playoff-chasing Green Bay Packers. They'll then end their season with a top-of-the-division matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Edited by Nick Igbokwe