Ravens to start Huntley vs. Falcons with Lamar out for 3rd straight game

The Baltimore Ravens will start quarterback Tyler Huntley in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with Lamar Jackson still sidelined due to a knee injury, head coach John Harbaugh announced Thursday.

It'll be Jackson's third consecutive missed contest.

Huntley appeared on the injury report Wednesday with a right shoulder issue, but Harbaugh said it isn't a concern.

Despite Jackson's extended absence, the Ravens can clinch a playoff spot in Week 16 with a win over Atlanta and losses by two of three other wild-card hopefuls (the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins).

While Baltimore has gone 2-1 without the former MVP, the offense has struggled, averaging an NFL-worst 9.7 points per game over that time.

Jackson has thrown for 2,241 yards and 17 touchdowns against seven interceptions in 12 starts in 2022. He's also racked up 764 yards and three scores with his legs.

The Ravens will also be without defensive end Calais Campbell and cornerback Marcus Peters against the Falcons due to knee and calf injuries, respectively.