Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has practiced in full for a full week since Week 10.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has dealt with multiple injuries in 2025, including knee, toe, ankle, and back injuries.
Additionally, a hamstring injury also sidelined him for multiple games. With the multitude of ailments, Jackson has also missed practice at least once a day since Week 10.
That has completely changed heading into the regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jackson practicing for a full week matters for two reasons. The first is that it points to him being fully healthy and ready to go.
Jackson was recovering from the back contusion that knocked him out of a game and a half when he was injured right before halftime in Week 16, and he missed Week 17 as a result of the injury.
It now appears the back contusion is healed, and he is ready to for the battle for the AFC North.
The second reason Jackson's practice all week matters has to do with the other injuries that may have been affecting him since Week 10. The Ravens quarterback continually stated that the days he missed practice were simply due to needing rest, but appearing on the injury report each week and missing practice were concerning.
Now, Jackson has practiced in full all week, pointing to his turning the corner health-wise.
With the rumors, rumblings, and theories that there is some fractured relationship with Jackson and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, and his health being called into question plenty, the star signal caller has a chance to show everyone he is still the leader of this team.
Baltimore will play its most important game of the season on Sunday night. After some tough wins and some luck, the Ravens and Steelers will play for the division title.
The winner will receive the division title and a playoff berth, while the loser will see their 2025 season end.
Jackson gives the Ravens the best chance at winning. Despite running back Derrick Henry set to take the brunt of the carries, Jackson can also rifle off chunk yardage on the ground when Henry is being focused on by the defense.
Tyler Huntley played well in relief of Jackson, but despite wild reports that the Ravens would keep him under center, this is Jackson's game to win.
Should the Ravens win, they will face the fifth seed, which could be the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, or Buffalo Bills.
All three teams pose some serious challenges, and having Jackson will be paramount for the Raven's success.