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Lamar's absence against the Bears changes everything.
The Ravens' game against the Bears will be affected by Lamar Jackson's illness and how he is missed. 2 minutes later.
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Lamar Jackson is not playing for the Baltimore Ravens against the Chicago Bears on Sunday because of an illness. His absence is the biggest blow to the offense.
Jackson was added to the injury report on Saturday and was considered a game-time decision. Jackson said he was feeling great after he returned from missing two days.
Tyler Huntley will make his first career start. In the regular season and playoffs, he has thrown 114 yards for no touchdown or interception.
The loss of Jackson is a challenge for the offense. Running back J.K. Dobbins and left tackleRonnie Stanley are out for the season, and wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is out with a thigh injury.
Non-COVID-19 illness hit the Ravens organization. Neither Bradley Bozeman nor wide receiver Rashod Bateman were listed on the injury report by the end of the week, despite missing one practice with illness.
Jackson was hit the hardest by illness. Jackson walked sluggishly to the locker room when he arrived at Soldier Field.
Jackson has accounted for 82.8% of Baltimore's offense this season. He is ninth in the NFL in passing and seventh in rushing.
The Ravens can't afford to lose to the Bears because their schedule gets harder. Baltimore doesn't have another game against a team with a losing record after playing Chicago.
Jackson has missed a game in each of the last three years. He missed the season finale because Baltimore had already secured the No. 1 seed, and the Week 12 game because he tested positive for COVID-19.
Jackson was sick and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. He has missed practice time because of illnesses this year.
Jackson said he got a cold from the weather change.
Jackson said after Friday's practice that he usually doesn't get sick. I used to eat vitamins when I was a kid. My immunity system should be good.
The Ravens are 1-2 when Jackson misses a start, with the only wins being against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019.
The Baltimore Ravens scored their lowest points with Jackson as their starting quarterback in a 22-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
