# Lamar Jackson Injury Update Ahead of Falcons Game

> Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's injury status remains uncertain as he prepares for Week 5 against Atlanta Falcons.
- Title: Lamar Jackson Injury Update Ahead of Falcons Game | Shortify
- Summary: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's injury status remains uncertain as he prepares for Week 5 against Atlanta Falcons. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson may play Sunday after…
- Keywords: lamar jackson, jessie minter, baltimore ravens, atlanta falcons, week 5, ankle sprain, mri, tyler huntley, sports, Lamar, Jackson, Injury
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-ravens-jesse-minter-issues-injury-update-on-lamar-jackson-ahead-of-falcons-showdown
- Author: Pratyusha Srivastava
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:04:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lamar jackson, jessie minter, baltimore ravens, atlanta falcons, week 5, ankle sprain, mri, tyler huntley, sports
## Jackson Injury Update
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice in a walking boot after Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.

> it’s wednesday. there’s a lot of time between now and sunday
## Jackson's MRI and Treatment
Jackson underwent an MRI on Monday after sitting out Wednesday's practice, with coach Jesse Minter saying he's getting treatment and doing things.

> i don’t think it’s going to be crazy long-term
## Jackson's Week 5 Status
Jackson has a realistic chance to play Sunday if he practices by Friday, but coach Jesse Minter says he needs to be ready by then.

> to lamar’s credit, he’s getting a lot of treatment and doing things
## Tyler Huntley as Backup
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who coached Jackson Sunday, will start Week 5 if Jackson cannot play.

> the offense does not have to change a whole lot
## Key takeaway

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson may play Sunday after MRI shows no severe ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter says he needs to practice by Friday to return.