It’s hardly ever one factor. Usually, it’s a few things going wrong at once, among which could be Jackson playing through a more serious injury than anyone realizes. The 28-year-old missed three games this season with a hamstring injury, but he has also missed recent practices due to ankle and toe ailments.

The Atlanta Falcons had no choice but to turn to backup quarterback Kirk Cousins following Michael Penix Jr.'s season-ending knee surgery. The team has gone 1-1 since Cousins took over in Week 13, losing a close game to the New York Jets in Week 14.

Baltimore Ravens prepare for pivotal Steelers game with Lamar Jackson missing Thursday's practice due to ongoing ankle issues. Team emphasizes ball security after costly turnovers against Cincinnati.

RB Keaton Mitchell cuts past multiple Steelers defenders and sprints down the sideline for a big play. 🔎 Get better search results for Ravens content by adding BaltimoreRavens.com to your Google Source Preferences.