The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for two possible quarterbacks against the Atlanta Falcons after Lamar Jackson missed a second consecutive practice Thursday with an ankle injury.
Jackson was sidelined in the second half of Baltimore’s Week 4 game and remains uncertain for Sunday. The Ravens have maintained that he can play without a full practice week, but offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is building separate plans for Jackson and backup Tyler “Snoop” Huntley.
Quick facts
- Jackson has missed practice on consecutive days because of an ankle injury.
- Baltimore faces the Falcons on Sunday in Week 5.
- Huntley would make a fill-in start for Jackson in a fifth different season: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, plus this season.
- Huntley went 2-0 as Baltimore’s starter in 2025.
- The Ravens are 6-11 in games Jackson has missed since becoming the full-time starter in 2019.
- Atlanta enters Week 5 ranked first in the NFL against the run.
Doyle said the staff must account for the significant differences between the two quarterbacks. A Huntley start would require a particular direction as a play-caller, while Jackson’s availability would open a different version of the offense.
Huntley has experience stepping in for Jackson and has generally kept the offense organized, though he does not offer the same game-breaking ability as Jackson as either a runner or passer.
First-year Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Jackson is in a category by himself, but voiced confidence in Huntley’s ability to operate the unit. Minter said Huntley has proven he can enter games, use his legs, convert key third downs and keep the offense moving.
Last week’s relief appearance illustrated the challenge. After Jackson exited, Baltimore produced 116 yards over 28 plays. Huntley completed eight of nine throws, but those passes generated only 63 yards as the offense shifted to a cautious approach.
A full week of preparation could give the Ravens a better chance to create chunk plays if Huntley gets the call. Minter praised the backup’s temperament, saying Huntley stays composed, does not appear overwhelmed by pressure and carries the mindset needed when he is suddenly required to lead the offense.
Regardless of which quarterback starts, Baltimore is expected to lean heavily on Derrick Henry. That assignment will come against an Atlanta front that has allowed the fewest rushing production in the league through four games.
