Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson returned to practice with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday following a two-day absence due to back and knee issues.
After practice, Jackson said that he expects to play on Sunday when the Ravens (5-3) host the Denver Broncos (5-3).
“It was never in doubt. I was just resting my body,” Jackson said.
Baltimore coach John Harbaugh told reporters that he has no question Jackson will be under center on Sunday.
“He’ll be ready. I’m not worried about it. He studied all week. He was involved in all the preparation stuff. He knows the game plan. He knows the opponent. He’ll be ready to go.”
Jackson, a two-time Most Valuable Player, was selected the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. He was 86-of-128 passing (67.2 percent) for 1,241 yards, 12 touchdowns and one interception for a 126.5 passer rating. He also rushed for 193 yards in the month.
Jackson, 27, has completed 158 of 236 passes (66.9 percent) for 2,099 yards and 17 TDs with two interceptions in starting all eight games. He leads the league in average yards per attempt (9.95) and passer rating (115.4).
He also has rushed 81 times for 501 yards and two TDs.
The Ravens selected Jackson with the 32nd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Louisville. He was voted NFL MVP in 2019 and last season, and he is a two-time first-team All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Jackson has passed for 17,986 yards and 142 TDs with 47 picks in 94 career regular-season games (85 starts). He also has 956 carries for 5,759 yards and 31 TDs.
–Field Level Media
