NewsLamar Jackson Ruled Out vs Bengals: Tyler Huntley Starts for Ravens in Week 7
Baltimore confirmed the two-time MVP would miss a third consecutive game despite returning to limited practice.
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BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens ruled quarterback Lamar Jackson out of their October 25, 2026 game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of an ankle injury. The club announced the decision on October 24, confirming that Tyler Huntley would make his third consecutive start.
Why Lamar Jackson is not playing
Jackson injured his ankle in the Ravens’ Week 4 victory over the Tennessee Titans. He missed the following two games and returned to limited practice before Week 7, but Baltimore ultimately downgraded him from questionable to out.
The team’s official update said Jackson continued to experience pain while running. The decision means he would not be available for the Bengals matchup, rather than merely being a game-time possibility.
Who starts at quarterback for Baltimore?
Tyler Huntley will start in Jackson’s place. The Ravens’ announcement described it as his third straight start. Huntley previously helped Baltimore rally to beat Atlanta in overtime but was less effective in the subsequent loss to Cleveland.
The Ravens’ Week 7 matchup page identified a 1 p.m. Eastern kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium. Because this is a pregame roster and injury report, it does not claim a final score for the Bengals–Ravens game.
How the ankle issue has affected the Ravens
Jackson’s absence removes a quarterback whose rushing ability and downfield passing can change defensive assignments. Baltimore’s official matchup notes listed the Ravens at 4–2 entering the game, with Cincinnati at 3–2.
The club also noted that Baltimore was averaging 367.7 yards per game through six weeks, including 151.5 rushing yards. Those are pregame season averages, not statistics from the October 25 contest.
What Huntley needs to manage
A substitute quarterback must work within a game plan built around the available offensive line, receivers and rushing options. Baltimore has other established playmakers, including Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers, but Huntley’s task is to keep drives moving and avoid unnecessary turnovers.
Huntley’s prior starts provide experience, not a guarantee of any result. Cincinnati came off a bye week, so both teams had different preparation and rest patterns entering the divisional meeting.
When could Lamar Jackson return?
Neither the team’s October 24 announcement nor the NFL’s contemporaneous report supplied a firm return date. Jackson’s participation in limited practice showed progress but did not clear him for game action.
The accurate status is that Jackson was ruled out for Week 7. Any projection for Week 8 or beyond should be treated as uncertain until the Ravens issue a fresh practice or medical update.
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