The Baltimore Ravens, currently 4-1, are set to face the 3-2 Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but uncertainty surrounds their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, who has been sidelined for 11 days due to an ankle injury. Jackson's absence from Thursday's practice raises questions about his availability for the game, and if he cannot play, Tyler “Snoop” Huntley would start again after leading the Ravens to a comeback win in Atlanta.
On the Browns' side, running back Quinshon Judkins is also dealing with an ankle injury, having missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. His status for Sunday remains uncertain, which could further complicate Cleveland's already struggling offense that averages just 179.4 passing yards and 94.2 rushing yards per game. The Browns are coming off a 17-12 loss to the Jets, and without Judkins, they would face additional challenges in their backfield.
The matchup is intensified by the familiarity between the teams, with Todd Monken, now the Browns' coach, having previously served as the Ravens' offensive coordinator. Both teams are dealing with key injuries that could significantly impact the game, making the outcomes of Jackson's and Judkins' statuses critical as they prepare for this divisional clash.