Lamar Jackson has potentially the biggest game of the season on deck on Sunday Night Football. However, the quarterback has seen healthier days. 2025 has largely been impacted by his ability to stay healthy, and his health is once again in question heading into Week 16.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know about Jackson heading into the upcoming game against the New England Patriots, including an injury update, whether he will be available, and whether you can trust him more than another AFC quarterback.
Lamar Jackson Injury Update
Lamar Jackson has missed one practice per week for various reasons since Week 11, with a different reason every week. In one week, it was a toe injury. In another week, it was a knee injury. In a different week, it was a veteran rest day, according to the official Baltimore Ravens injury report.
The quarterback has missed Wednesday practices like clockwork before practicing in at least a limited capacity before getting on the field on Sunday. Has the pattern changed, or is the quarterback once again in line to start in Week 16?
Will Lamar Jackson Play Week 16?
All signs point to the quarterback getting on the field to take on the New England Patriots. At this point, one has to question whether Jackson has truly been facing a different ailment every week or if something else is going on behind the scenes.
Either way, Jackson is slated to be under center once again in his building to take on Drake Maye.
Should I Start Lamar Jackson or Justin Herbert This Week
At this point, while Lamar Jackson can be trusted to get on the field, he won’t be trusted to do much else. The New England Patriots have one of the most ferocious defenses in the NFL. Meanwhile, aside from Derrick Henry, the Baltimore Ravens offense has been out of sorts.
Jackson should be treated as a backup quarterback in most situations. He is only worth starting if a series of unfortunate events has left you with little choice. Justin Herbert, facing a Dallas Cowboys defense sorely lacking teeth and trailing most of the league in most major categories, is a no-brainer.
In 2026, Jackson should be treated with fresh eyes, but as 2025 winds down, stay away from the Ravens quarterback.
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