Is this the season the NFL defenses finally solve the Lamar Jackson conundrum?
Lamar Jackson has been near impossible to bring down so far in his NFL career. Does that change in the 2021 season?AUGUST 25, 2021
LAMAR JACKSON #8 - QUARTERBACK - BALTIMORE RAVENS
2669 YDS •
24 TD •
2 INT
2669 YDS
24 TD
2 INT
Colin Cowherd plays "trust or bust," analyzing the NFL's crop of young quarterbacks
Which young QBs does Colin Cowherd believe have the best chance to succeed moving forward in the NFL? Here's the breakdown.AUGUST 25, 2021
Likely to play Saturday Jackson is likely to play in Saturday's preseason game at Washington, as he's one of just two healthy quarterbacks on Baltimore's roster after the team released Kenji Bahar on Tues...
Impact The other is Tyler Huntley, who hopes to usurp Trace McSorley for the No. 2 role behind Jackson. The Ravens will probably give the backup more snaps, but it makes sense to give Jackson a bit of run after he missed the first two games of the preseason. The Ravens offense has been hamstrung by injuries to wide receivers and offensive linemen all summer, but the latter situation is finally improving, if not the former. Assuming he does play, Jackson's top targets Saturday could be young players competing for depth roles like Devin Duvernay, Tylan Wallace and Josh Oliver
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens tie NFL record with 19th straight preseason win, 20-3
Tyler Huntley threw for 187 yards, and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-3 to tie an NFL record with their 19th straight preseason winAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives way to Huntley Tyler Huntley drew the start at QB for the Ravens in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers, while Jackson is in line to sit out his second straight contest, Jamison Hensle...
Impact It remains to be seen if Jackson will play at all in the team's preseason finale, but doing what needs to be done to keep their star QB healthy and fresh for Week 1 action is a sound approach, given the Ravens' current injury issues at wide receiver and along the offensive line.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Jets beat Packers 23-14
Zach Wilson directed three scoring drives and threw his first two touchdown passes of the preseason in the New York Jets’ 23-14 victory over the Green Bay PackersAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uncertain for Saturday Coach John Harbaugh said Thursday that he won't comment on expectations for Jackson's playing time (or lack thereof) in Saturday's preseason game against Carolina, Jeff Zrebiec of...
Impact The Ravens likely want their QB to play at least a drive or two this preseason, but it may not happen if the team still needs more time to sort out its rampant injury issues at wide receiver and along the offensive line. If Jackson does play Saturday, he could be missing three to four starting linemen and each of his top five wide receivers. The third week of the preseason might make more sense, with the Aug. 28 contest against Washington taking place 16 days before Baltimore's regular-season opener in Las Vegas (Sept. 13).
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers' Rhule unhappy with passing game vs. Ravens
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule emerged from joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens unhappy with his team’s wide receivers, who dropped at least a half-dozen passesAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens' new-look WR group having a hard time staying healthy
The Baltimore Ravens hope Sammy Watkins, Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman can form the core of a rejuvenated receiving groupAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens' McSorley expected to miss weeks with back issues
Baltimore quarterback Trace McSorley is expected to miss a few weeks because of back problemsAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens beat Saints 17-14 for 18th straight preseason win
Tyler Huntley ran for a 7-yard touchdown with 6:35 remaining and the Baltimore Ravens extended their preseason winning streak to 18 games with a 17-14 victory over the New Orleans...AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected to start Saturday Trace McSorley appears to be replacing Jackson as the starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason game against New Orleans, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jackson went through pregame warmups in uniform, but McSorley was under center when the first-team offense lined up. The Ravens' star quarterback returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list Aug. 6, and while he seems to be healthy, the team seemingly plans to keep Jackson on the sideline Saturday night. Offensive line injuries may be a factor, and the Ravens also are banged up at wide receiver.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Which young NFL QBs should get paid ASAP? Colin Cowherd makes his rulings
With a bevy of emerging NFL talent at QB, Colin Cowherd decides whether to pay some young stars or wait and see.AUGUST 11, 2021
What Josh Allen’s new deal means for other NFL quarterbacks
Martin Rogers explains why Josh Allen's six-year, $258 million deal is great news for quarterbacks across the NFL.AUGUST 10, 2021
Jackson fatigued during COVID bout; noncommittal on vaccine
Two days after returning to practice, Lamar Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since returning from the COVID-19 listAUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with team Jackson, who has resumed practicing with his teammates after spending time on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the second time in the last eight months, noted Monday that he's taking...
Impact At this time, the Ravens' star QB hasn't yet decided if he'll get vaccinated following his latest COVID issue, noting, "I just got off the COVID list. I got to talk to my team about this and see how they feel about it. Keep learning as much as I can about it. We'll go from there." In the meantime, the signal-caller will look to get back up to speed after missing practice time, and in that context it's unclear when he'll make his first preseason appearance. Baltimore's first exhibition game is Saturday against the Saints.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns' Mayfield not focused on money after Allen's big deal
Baker Mayfield won’t let dollar signs sack himAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jackson back at practice for Ravens after COVID-19 absence
Lamar Jackson is back at practice and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh expects the star quarterback to catch up pretty easily to where the rest of the team is in its preparationAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice Jackson participated in Saturday's practice one day after being cleared from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact What's more, Jackson has received glowing remarks in his first full day of training camp since it began. The star quarterback is one of the top fantasy options at his position in large part due to his mobility. Jackson should be poised for another year close to 1,000 rushing yards so long as he stays healthy.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson activated from COVID-19 list
Lamar Jackson has been activated from the COVID-19 listAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have agreed to a contract extension
Josh Allen is locked in with the Bills for the foreseeable future. What does his new contract mean for his peers?AUGUST 6, 2021
Cleared from COVID-19 list Jackson has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and should return to practice Saturday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ravens training camp isn't off to the best start, with the starting quarterback missing the first week and a half while his favorite wide receiver from last season (Marquise Brown) has been out with a hamstring injury. Jackson's return to practice will be welcome news in Baltimore, where Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley have been taking first-team QB reps. In addition to Brown's hamstring injury, the O-line is a bit banged up, but Jackson will have some healthy pass catchers in TE Mark Andrews, RB J.K. Dobbins and WRs Sammy Watkins and Rashod Bateman.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 NFL Gambling Blueprint: 10 things to know betting this NFL season
An undefeated Bucs team? Aaron Rodgers' last hurrah? The Jags to win the division? J-Mac shares his 10 best betting insights.AUGUST 5, 2021
Ranking the biggest concerns for each AFC North team in 2021
What are the biggest issues for each AFC North team in 2021? Former GM Randy Mueller breaks down all four clubs.AUGUST 5, 2021
