Baltimore Ravens are facing with some serious issues ahead of their game against Cincinnati Bengals, with their starting quarterback Joe Flacco still not cleared to play due to a hip injury. In case that Flacco doesn’t recover in time, Ravens will be forced to give the first career to their rookie QB Lamar Jackson on Sunday.
However, this might not turn out to be such a big of a deal, since Jackson will be “very prepared” if he ends up starting the game.
“I feel like I’d be very prepared,” – the 21-year-old said. “I’m trying to sponge everything in. Whatever happens, will happen.”
While Lamar Jackson would immediately jump on the opportunity to start his first NFL games, the decision isn’t up to him but Ravens’ coach John Harbaugh. And, as it turns out, even Harbaugh doesn’t know who will be his starting QB as he refused to comment the topic when talking with reporters on Wednesday.
“I don’t feel like we owe anybody any answers,” – said Harbaugh.
Lamar Jackson had the opportunity to play several times this season as a relief to Flacco, but he was also used in some trick plays. Jackson completed seven out of 12 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 139 yards in 28 attempts and managed to score a touchdown.
