Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his second consecutive game Sunday as the Ravens face the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North matchup. Jackson, sidelined by an ankle injury suffered late in the first half of the Week 4 victory over the Tennessee Titans, has not practiced this week. Backup Tyler Huntley is set to start in his place.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter, in his first season with the team, emphasized the decision as being in Jackson’s best interest. The two-time NFL MVP, 29, has completed just over 70% of his passes this season, totaling 967 yards with six touchdowns and one interception through four games. He has also rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown. Huntley, 28, led Baltimore to a 30-23 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, throwing for 201 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, and scoring the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard run in overtime.
Outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson is expected to return after missing two games due to a finger injury that required surgery. Minter noted the team's approach prioritizes players’ short- and long-term health. However, center Cam Jurgens—recently acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles—and defensive tackle Broderick Washington remain sidelined due to concussion and ankle injuries, respectively. Wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, who recently returned from injured reserve with a wrist injury, took part in practice and is listed as questionable along with offensive guards Emery Jones Jr. (ankle) and Andrew Vorhees (foot).
On the Browns' side, rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play after suffering a head injury in last week’s game against the New York Jets. Concepcion was knocked down in the first quarter by Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick but characterized the hit as a standard football play with no ill intent. After limited practice sessions earlier in the week, Concepcion fully participated on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles continue to experience setbacks in their running back corps. Will Shipley, who started last week, was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a partial tear of the plantar fascia in a recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Saquon Barkley sidelined again due to a hamstring issue for their upcoming Week 6 matchup with the Carolina Panthers, and backup Tank Bigsby also on injured reserve, the Eagles now rely on Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele to carry the load.
In Chicago, quarterback Caleb Williams is progressing in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in Week 2, though head coach Ben Johnson declined to confirm his availability for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Williams missed three games and is currently listed as questionable alongside defensive backs Kyler Gordon (calf) and Tyrique Stevenson Jr. (hip).
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., despite a rib injury in last Sunday’s overtime loss to Baltimore, remains on track to start against the Bears after full participation in practice. Penix has completed 67.5% of his passes this season, accumulating 719 yards and three touchdowns in three starts following ACL surgery. Defensive end Za’Darius Smith, having passed concussion protocol, is questionable for Sunday, while cornerback C.J. Henderson is ruled out with a groin injury.
The Arizona Cardinals will be without running back Jeremyah Love against the Los Angeles Rams due to an ankle injury. The rookie missed his third consecutive practice and has contributed 245 rushing yards and one touchdown across five games this season, also adding 11 receptions and a receiving touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is sidelined once again with a right hamstring injury, ruling him out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rice, who injured the hamstring during a Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, is expected to return by Week 7. His teammate Tyquan Thornton also remains out with an ankle injury and faces an extended recovery. Chiefs coach Andy Reid expressed confidence in Rice’s healing progress but acknowledged the unpredictability of hamstring injuries.