Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is scheduled for an MRI on his left ankle Monday after exiting Sunday’s 24-18 win over the Tennessee Titans early, an injury that has already shaken up the Week 5 betting market ahead of Baltimore’s showdown with the Atlanta Falcons. Jackson went down on the final play of the first half when Titans defensive end Jermaine Johnson II sacked him, and he did not return after halftime.
The two-time NFL MVP left the stadium in a walking boot, and conflicting early reports have made his timeline murky. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport described Jackson as “day-to-day,” while ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio reported Jackson is believed to be “week-to-week” pending the results of Monday’s MRI. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter offered little clarity postgame, saying the team needed more information but acknowledging “there was some talk” about getting Jackson back onto the field if necessary.
How the Injury Unfolded Against Tennessee
Jackson was in the middle of a strong outing before the injury, completing a mix of throws for 222 yards and two touchdowns through the first half alone. His ankle got caught awkwardly as Johnson brought him down on the Ravens’ last snap before the break, and backup Tyler Huntley took over to start the third quarter. Huntley went 8-of-9 passing for 63 yards in relief, and while Baltimore’s offense went scoreless in the second half, the Ravens’ early lead was enough to hold on for a 24-18 win over Tennessee and improve to 3-1 on the season.
No diagnosis or specific return timetable has been announced. The Ravens are hopeful Jackson’s ankle issue is minor enough that he can suit up for next Sunday night’s game at the Atlanta Falcons, but until Monday’s MRI results come back, his Week 5 status remains squarely in the “wait and see” category. Jackson’s recent injury history adds weight to the caution: he played just 13 games in an injury-marred 2025 season, finishing with 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions, a step down from his record-setting 2024 campaign of 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Betting Markets React Fast to the Uncertainty
Oddsmakers didn’t wait for the MRI to start adjusting. Baltimore’s Week 5 matchup at Atlanta opened on the lookahead line with the Ravens favored by 6 points, but that number has already shrunk to Ravens -3.5 with the total sitting at 46.5. That two-and-a-half-point swing reflects real uncertainty in the market about whether Jackson suits up for Sunday Night Football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and oddsmakers have signaled the line could keep moving if Jackson is limited or absent from practice this week.
The injury hit Jackson’s MVP market even harder than the point spread. He had climbed as high as +600 on some boards after a strong start to the season, but his odds to win a third MVP slipped out to +800 following Sunday’s exit. On prediction markets, Jackson’s MVP share reportedly fell from 12 percent before kickoff to 8 percent by Monday morning, while Josh Allen and Brock Purdy both saw bumps. Baltimore’s Super Bowl odds dipped only marginally, but the team’s AFC North title odds actually jumped after both Cincinnati and Buffalo lost in Week 4 — a reminder that Baltimore’s path through the division got easier even as its quarterback situation got murkier.
History offers a cautionary note for anyone considering betting around a potential Jackson absence: the Ravens are just 6-11 all-time in games Jackson has missed, including a 2-2 mark without him in 2025. If Wednesday’s practice report shows Jackson limited or held out entirely, expect the spread at Atlanta to keep sliding and the total to come down with it. If he’s cleared to go, this week’s line move could end up looking like a buy-low window for bettors willing to act before Baltimore’s medical update becomes official.
