The Baltimore Ravens missed All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson at practice Thursday. Jackson is dealing with an ankle injury, leaving the belief Tyler Huntley will take over. Running back Derrick Henry is urging calm for the Ravens fanbase, though.
In fact, the past All-Pro shut down any type of doubt any has for the backup passer Huntley.
“You watch the Green Bay game from last year? Put the tape on,” Henry told reporters, expressing confidence in Huntley.
Derrick Henry on why the Ravens have confidence in backup QB Tyler Huntley:
“You watch the Green Bay game from last year? Put the tape on.”
In Week 17 last season, Huntley competed 16 of 20 passes in a 41-24 victory at Lambeau. pic.twitter.com/CBGVWdryIm
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That week 17 contest saw Huntley hit the following numbers: 16 completions out of 20 attempts, 107 yards and one touchdown. Turns out Huntley didn't need to worry about shredding the Packers' pass defense that evening anyway.
Article Continues BelowHenry delivered an epic 216-yard outing with four touchdowns in the 41-24 trouncing at Lambeau Field. Huntley can improve his record to 8-9 overall as a starter if he does play.
So Jackson rose as one key NFL Injury attached to the Ravens. But he's not the only one facing uncertainty ahead of facing the Atlanta Falcons. Star wide receiver Zay Flowers is another dealing with an ailment, as he's monitored a hamstring ailment.
Baltimore made one quick roster change too before Thursday arrived. The Ravens added Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens via trade on Wednesday. So Henry earns a new road clearer for the running attack moving forward, which could even point to Jurgens entering the huddle come Sunday. Baltimore earns a chance to improve to 4-1 by beating the suddenly surging Falcons, who have won two in a row following an 0-2 start.