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Fowler: No surprise if Ravens keep working on long-term Lamar deal (1:02)
Jeremy Fowler breaks down why Baltimore is likely to keep working toward a long-term deal with Lamar Jackson. (1:02)
Jamison HensleyDec 27, 2025, 06:52 PM ET
- Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Baltimore Ravens didn't have two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson for their 41-24 win on Saturday night against the Green Bay Packers.
Jackson, who was listed as doubtful, was inactive after missing practice all week because of a back contusion. Baltimore (8-8) needed Saturday's win to avoid being eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since 2021.
Tyler Huntley, who started in place of Jackson at quarterback, went 16-for-20 with 107 yards and a touchdown. In his other start this season, Huntley helped Baltimore to a win over the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears in October.
This was the fourth game that Jackson has missed this season. He was sidelined for three games in October because of a hamstring injury.
Jackson's latest injury occurred late in the first half of Sunday's 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots. Jackson left after being kneed in the back on a run and didn't return in the second half.
