Ravens Lamar Jackson to miss second consecutive practice with back injury

Ravens Lamar Jackson to miss second consecutive practice with back injury

For a second straight day, will watch the ' practice instead of participating. Baltimore's starting quarterback is dealing with a back injury. An illne s sidelined Jackson for last Thursday's practice prior to Baltimore's Week 3 win over the . Jackson did not appear in Baltimore's first two regular season injury reports.It appears that Jackson's absence is more of a Ashton Hagans Jersey precautionary measure. Jackson is not expected to mi s Sunday's game against the undefeated . Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman categorized Jackson's injury as "a little back flare-up.""I don't think it's anything serious," , via ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "But we're just going Anthony Edwards Jersey to have to kind of wait and see. I think he's going to be in good shape. We'll wait and see." BAL QB #8 CMP%60.9YDs761TD3INT3YD/Att8.75 With , and out with season-ending injuries, Jackson has been used a considerable amount in the running game while helping keep Baltimore No. 1 in the NFL in rushing. Jackson Juancho Hernangomez Jersey leads the Ravens with 251 yards and two touchdowns while averaging a league-best 7.2 yards-per-carry. is second on the team with 164 yards while averaging 6.1 yards-per-carry. Veterans and have combined to run for 132 yards and two Andrew Wiggins Jersey touchdowns on 28 carries.How much Jackson's back ailment will impact his running will be something to monitor during Sunday's game. The Ravens' offense will have their hands full against a Broncos defense that is currently first in the NFL in points allowed, second in rushing Ricky Rubio Jersey yards allowed, and first in red zone efficiency. is back to being his dominant self after mi sing the entire 2020 season with an injury. Miler has four of the Broncos' eight sacks through three games. The Broncos are a 1-point favorite, according to Caesars Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 45 points. The Ravens lead the all-time series, 8-6.