.jpg "Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws the ball during 2025 game.")
The Baltimore Ravens’ nightmare start to 2025 just got worse, as quarterback Lamar Jackson left Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury.
Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Jackson could not have returned under any circumstances, shutting down speculation that the two-time MVP took himself out.
Reports from The Baltimore Sun suggest he may miss two to three weeks, forcing Cooper Rush into action as Baltimore’s starter.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is unlikely to play Week 5 and could potentially miss 2-3 weeks, per @brianwacker1
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 30, 2025
The Ravens are 1-3 and could miss the playoffs... pic.twitter.com/QLfR47NcRC
Lamar Jackson’s Injury Puts Ravens in Trouble
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, the timing could not be better. Sitting at 3-1 heading into their bye week, the Steelers are in prime position to seize control of the AFC North if the Ravens falter.
With matchups against the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on deck, even a split would put Pittsburgh at 4-2 while Baltimore risks falling to 1-5 before their Week 7 bye.
Lamar Jackson (hamstring) unlikely to play Week 5; could miss 2-3 weeks, per @brianwacker1. pic.twitter.com/KK7jc9Ee9r
— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) September 30, 2025
If Jackson is out multiple weeks, the Ravens’ hopes of living up to their preseason Super Bowl contender label may be slipping away, while the Steelers suddenly look like the team to beat in the division.
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