It looks like Tyler Huntley is likely to start another game.
According to multiple reporters on the scene, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not practicing on Thursday as he continues to deal with an ankle injury.
Head coach Jesse Minter has noted that Jackson could still start even if he does not practice this week. But as a practical matter, Huntley is more likely to be behind center now that Jackson has missed the first two days of the practice week.
Jackson suffered an ankle injury late in the first half of the Ravens’ victory over the Titans on Oct. 4.
Additionally, receiver Rashod Bateman, guard John Simpson, tight end Matt Hibner, and defensive lineman Broderick Washington were not practicing for Baltimore on Thursday.
The Ravens’ full injury report will be released later on Thursday.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton sealed the Week 5 win over the Falcons by intercepting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in overtime. Hamilton apparently knew it was coming.
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey explained on his podcast that Hamilton perked up when Tua entered the game for starter Michael Penix Jr.
Humphrey, who took no pleasure in bashing his “‘Bama brother,” said Hamilton had a clear reaction when he noticed that Tagovailoa was replacing Penix, who suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter.
“Kyle was like, ‘Tua in the game.’ Like he knew he was gonna get a pick. He literally was like, ‘Oh, he’s gonna throw me one.’ Like, he was so excited. It was the most excited I’ve probably seen Kyle. . . . He basically knew he was gonna get a pick.”
And Hamilton did, on Tua’s second throw of overtime. It moved the Ravens to 4-1, putting Baltimore in sole possession of first place in the AFC North.
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said before Wednesday’s practice that quarterback Michael Penix would participate, but that he would “be limited in some fashion” due to his injured ribs.
The Falcons’ injury report tells a different story. Penix was listed as a full participant in the team’s first practice ahead of their Week 6 game against the Bears.
Penix was injured late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday’s overtime loss to the Ravens. Stefanski said he will start this week as long as he’s healthy enough to play and Wednesday’s practice suggests that will be the case.
Left tackle Jake Matthews (groin) was also listed as a full participant. Linebacker Divine Deablo (hamstring) and defensive end Za’Darius Smith (concussion, neck) were both limited while cornerback C.J. Henderson (groin) was the only player to miss practice.
The Ravens list a whopping 19 players on their practice report for Wednesday, including two players who were resting.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson is the biggest name on the list. He officially did not practice as he works his way back from an ankle injury that kept him out in Week 5.
Tyler Huntley started for Jackson and led the Ravens to a 30-23 win over the Falcons.
Defensive lineman Calais Campbell (rest) and tight end Matthew Hibner (hand) also did not get on the field Wednesday.
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (shoulder), linebacker Teddye Buchanan (groin), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (hamstring/calf), offensive guard Emery Jones Jr. (knee), center Cam Jurgens (concussion), offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten (knee), offensive guard John Simpson (groin), linebacker Trenton Simpson (hamstring), offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (rest/toe/ankle), tight end Nick Vannett (knee), offensive guard Andrew Vorhees (foot) and defensive tackle Broderick Washington (ankle) were limited.
Safety Kyle Hamilton (stinger), tight end Mark Andrews (hand), outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson (finger) and wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (wrist) were full participants. Lane is in his 21-day return-to-practice window.
A report on Wednesday indicated that there’s a realistic chance of quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Browns on Sunday, but there was no change to his status when the Ravens took the practice field later in the day.
Jackson missed practice all of last week due to an ankle injury and he remained off the field during the team’s first practice of Week 6. Head coach Jesse Minter didn’t make any guesses about when he will be back, but said that the quarterback is doing what’s needed to return to action.
“I think it’s definitely day-to-day,” Minter said. “I think a lot of times those things, right when they happen, you’re not sure. You gather information, you look at stuff. To Lamar’s credit, he’s working his butt off. He’s doing everything he can to be out here. When he’s able to be, he will.”
Tyler Huntley started in place of Jackson last Sunday and helped the Ravens to an overtime win over the Falcons. Rookie Joe Fagnano is the team’s third quarterback.
