Ravens' Lamar Jackson Out Again, Tyler Huntley Expected to Start vs Bears

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his third consecutive game due to a right hamstring injury, as announced ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Despite initially participating fully in practice, Jackson's status was downgraded to limited, indicating he remains about a week away from returning. Backup Tyler Huntley, recently promoted from the practice squad, is set to start in Jackson's absence, offering a mobile playing style more akin to Jackson's than previous backup Cooper Rush, who struggled with turnovers and no touchdown passes in his starts. Jackson had been performing strongly before the injury, completing over 71% of his passes for 869 yards, 10 touchdowns, and maintaining a top-five QBR, while also contributing on the ground. The Ravens currently hold a 1-5 record and have been hampered defensively, giving up the most points per game in the NFL. The team hopes Jackson will be ready for their next game against the Miami Dolphins following their short week after the bye.