At a Glance
- Lamar Jackson and Jordan Love are out, leaving both teams without a starting quarterback.
- The game will be a pivotal playoff-deciding match for the Ravens.
- Packers have promoted Clayton Tune and Drake Dabney to the active roster.
- Why it matters: A win for Baltimore could secure a playoff spot, while the Packers already have their berth locked in.
The Saturday showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Green Bay Packers will feature no starting quarterbacks, as injuries and protocols have sidelined both Lamar Jackson and Jordan Love. The outcome could determine Baltimore’s playoff fate, while Green Bay’s postseason status is already secured.
Ravens Without Jackson
Lamar Jackson, the two-time MVP, will not play Saturday after a back injury forced him out of a loss to the New England Patriots last weekend. The injury was sustained in the second quarter of the 28-24 defeat, and Jackson has missed four games this season, including three earlier hamstring absences.
Baltimore, currently 7-8, has gone 1-2 in games where Jackson has been inactive. The lone win came against Chicago on Oct. 26, when Tyler Huntley stepped in.
- Tyler Huntley will start in place of Jackson.
- Inactive roster: Tylan Wallace, Keyon Martin, Joseph Noteboom, Aeneas Peebles.
Packers Without Love
Green Bay also faces a quarterback crisis, as Jordan Love has been in concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter of a 22-16 overtime loss to Chicago. The Packers have promoted Clayton Tune from the practice squad to the active roster, where he will back up Malik Willis. Tight end Drake Dabney was also elevated.
- Zach Tom
- Evan Williams
- Collin Oliver
- Nazir Stackhouse
- Barryn Sorrell
- Savion Williams
| Team | Inactive QB | Other Key Inactives | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | Lamar Jackson | Tylan Wallace, Keyon Martin, Joseph Noteboom, Aeneas Peebles | Huntley starts |
| Packers | Jordan Love | Zach Tom, Evan Williams, Collin Oliver, Nazir Stackhouse, Barryn Sorrell, Savion Williams | Tune & Dabney elevated |
With both teams missing their starting quarterbacks, the game is expected to be a defensive battle and a high-stakes contest for Baltimore’s postseason ambitions.
Key Takeaways
- Jackson and Love are out, leaving both teams without a starting QB.
- Baltimore needs a win at Green Bay to keep playoff hopes alive.
- Packers already clinched a playoff berth, so the game is a do-or-die for the Ravens.
As the two franchises prepare for a quarterback-free clash, the stakes could not be higher for Baltimore, while the Packers look to finish the season on a high note.
