Will Lamar Jackson play in Week 14 against the Steelers? Final status of Ravens star QB originally appeared on Sports news. Add “Sports News” as Preferred source by clicking here.
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson has fans worried as he suffered an apparent ankle injury in practice this week. Jackson was placed on Baltimore's limited practice list on Wednesday and did not practice at all on Thursday, leading to some understandable concern about his status for the Ravens' crucial Week 14 matchup against a division rival. Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The game against Pittsburgh is extremely important for both teams as they currently sit in first place in the AFC North standings with identical 6-6 records. Whoever wins the game will take pole position in the division and greatly boost their playoff hopes.
Lamar Jackson will play in Week 14 against the Steelers
Luckily for Baltimore, Jackson will be available to participate in the competition despite missing some time in training during the week. He was a full participant in practice Friday and does not have any rank prior to the game.
“I feel pretty good,” Jackson said after Friday's practice, adding that the team is approaching the matchup with the Steelers like a playoff game. “…Right now, given the situation we're in, it's definitely a playoff game for us,” he said.
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Both the Ravens and Steelers lost their last game. Baltimore lost 32-14. Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving Day as the Steelers dominated 26–7 Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Steelers also lost their previous game. Chicago Bears31-28.
The matchup between Baltimore and Pittsburgh will be the first of two this season, as the teams also play in Week 18 in Pittsburgh. These two games will go a long way toward determining the AFC North crown this season.
