Ravens 'optimistic' Lamar will play vs. Steelers
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is "optimistic" that Lamar Jackson will be back on the field for Sunday night's winner-take-all matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley.
Jackson, who missed last week's victory over the Green Bay Packers due to a significant back contusion, returned to practice Wednesday in full capacity.
"He looked good," Harbaugh added.
The winner of Sunday night's divisional matchup will head to the playoffs as the AFC North champions, while the loser's season will end. Sunday's game became a winner-take-all after Tyler Huntley led the Ravens to a must-win victory last Saturday, coupled with the Steelers failing to defeat the Cleveland Browns the following day.
A two-time MVP, Jackson has battled the injury bug this season. In addition to missing last week's contest, he was sidelined for three games earlier this year due to a hamstring injury.
The Ravens are looking to make it three straight AFC North championships, while the Steelers are seeking their first division title since 2020.