5 Big Questions Facing Green Bay Packers v. Ravens
By Paul Bretl
The Green Bay Packers will face a banged-up Baltimore Ravens team that may or may not feature former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
As part of my weekly preview of this upcoming matchup, I have my 5 Big Questions facing the Green Bay Packers.
Will Lamar Jackson play?
Just like the Green Bay Packers this season, the Baltimore Ravens have had to endure a littany of injuries of their own, with the latest coming to their MVP quarterback, Lamar Jackson.
Jackson left last Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, and although on Monday, head coach Jim Harbaugh did say that he expected Jackson to play against Green Bay. However, Jackson has missed all three practices this week and is listed as questionable. Baltimore will make their final decision on Jackson’s status just before kickoff.
Admittedly, Jackson and the Ravens’ offense has struggled over the last five games. Jackson has completed just 60.3 percent of his passes during that span at only 6.4 yards per attempt, along with seven touchdowns and eight interceptions. Baltimore also failed to score over 20 points in four straight games.
If Jackson cannot go, it will be Tyler Huntley under a center, a 2020 UDFA from Utah. In three appearances this season, Huntley has completed 68 percent of his 85 pass attempts at 6.21 yards per pass with a touchdown and an interception. He also has 85 rushing yards.
During the week, Matt LaFleur mentioned that regardless of who is under center, he expects the Baltimore game plan to remain somewhat similar. LaFleur would also comment on how unique this Ravens’ offense is with all of the “exotic” looks that they give opponents.
Of course, it goes without saying, but whether Jackson plays or not will have major implications on this game.