There\u2019s finally some good news for Baltimore Ravens fans, Lamar Jackson is back on the field. The star quarterback returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time in 24 days after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n
Still, his availability for the Ravens\u2019 Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears remains uncertain. Wednesday\u2019s limited practice was an encouraging sign, but it\u2019s too early to say whether he\u2019ll be cleared to play. The team\u2019s upcoming practice sessions will give a better picture of his progress.<\/p>\n
Head coach John Harbaugh didn\u2019t reveal much when asked about Jackson\u2019s chances of returning this week. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to put a number on it,\u201d Harbaugh told ESPN\u2019s Jamison Hensley. \u201cIt\u2019s part of the process now. I really don\u2019t have any shareable injury intelligence for you at this point.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jackson has missed three straight games since the injury, and the Ravens have struggled without him. They\u2019re sitting at 1-5 and can\u2019t afford to drop many more if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n
For fantasy football players, Jackson\u2019s return would be a huge relief. If he\u2019s cleared to play, he\u2019s an automatic start. He was drafted as one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy, and his ability to make plays both in the air and on the ground makes him a must-have in any lineup.<\/p>\n
His return would also give a big boost to the rest of Baltimore\u2019s offence. Wide receiver Zay Flowers tends to shine when Jackson is under centre, and tight end Mark Andrews, who\u2019s been nearly unplayable with Cooper Rush filling in, would instantly become a strong fantasy option again.<\/p>\n
For now, it\u2019s a waiting game. Jackson\u2019s comeback from injury seems close, but the Ravens are being cautious. If he practices fully later in the week, fans could see him back in action on Sunday, leading Baltimore\u2019s desperate push to turn their season around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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