Lamar Jackson is set to miss the regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday! The Steelers’ leading quarterback will probably rest to avoid unforeseen injuries before the championship. The Ravens recently clinched an astonishing victory over the Miami Dolphins on New Year’s Eve. This match showcased Jackson’s outstanding performance, stole the show, and made him “AFC Offensive Player of the Week.”However, the coach decided to keep Jackson away from the matchup against the Steelers. And the QB has no issue with it.
The Ravens‘ backup quarterbacks, Tyler Huntley, Josh, and Malik Cunningham, will make their first starts of the season in place of Lamar Jackson. With their entry, discussions about Lamar Jackson’s MVP candidacy might take a backseat for a while. However, Lamar Jackson has expressed full faith in his teammates, which is evident from his recent statements.
Jackson believes in his team!
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The pro quarterback appeared on a conference to discuss the coach’s decision to keep him out for the showdown in week 18, but the legend seemed to have no disregard for the decision. He respected his decision and showed full faith in his team. Jackson said, “I believe in it as soon as the job is done. You know, we’ve got guys who can go out there and play the ball out. I got all faith in my team.”These lines shed light on Jackson’s support for Huntley. and Jackson seemed “cool with” the coach’s decision.
“I’m cool with it.” @Lj_era8 on not playing Saturday: pic.twitter.com/9stL7fqS97
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 3, 2024
Head Coach John Harbaugh confirmed this news to the public on Wednesday. He said, “The quarterback for this game will be Tyler, and the backup will be Josh.”This decision is a precautionary measure to avoid any mishaps before the final, as Jackson proved his caliber in Week 17. He showed a high-grade performance, including 18 of his 21 pass attempts for 321 yards, and secured a spot in the league’s best yards attempted. believes this season’s performance has led Jackson to emerge as prime.
Moreover, his prowess is acknowledged by NFL analyst Michael Robinson Following these impeccable stats, any injuries or uncertainty to Jackson would cost the team. Now the question is: Who will win the Week 18 showdown?
Ravens Vs Steelers: The top-notch team
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The Ravens are set to play against the Steelers in Week 18 this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET at M&T Stadium. Following the stunning 56-19 win over the Dolphins, the Ravens have secured their spot and led the team to the No. 1 seed in the AFC North. But the Steelers still kept their playoff dream alive.
Recently, they encountered a stunning win against the Seahawks in Week 17 with a 30-23 scoreline. Their running backs, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren were on fire during the showdown. The duo combined 20 rushes and 150 yards, becoming the leading duo in the league. Moreover, Mason Rudolph also proves his prowess in the offense.
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With both teams on fire, it’s hard to determine who is likely to clinch the victory. But are the Seahawks going to win without Lamar Jackson? Or is Huntley going to show his prowess in the match? What are your thoughts on that?
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