BREAKING: Lamar Jackson OUT in Week 11 for Ravens vs. Bears
By Ben Heisler
Sportsbooks have been hinting at it all week as the Ravens' odds began to drop, but now the news is official.
Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson officially is inactive today vs. the Chicago Bears, per source. Tyler Huntley starts.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 21, 2021
I'm told Lamar Jackson is "not doing well enough to play," per league source.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) November 21, 2021
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is OUT for his start this week against the Chicago Bears due to an illness unrelated to COVID-19.
#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is arriving to the stadium soon, per @StaceyDales, but sounds like he’s really not himself. Jackson will try to go and they are working to keep him hydrated to play, but he has been hit very hard by this virus. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is the backup.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2021
According to multiple reports, Jackson is dealing with some sort of virus that's taken a toll on several Ravens players this week. Via ESPN's Adam Schefter, players such as rookie wideout Rashod Bateman and offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman have also been impacted.
Ravens had a non-COVID virus go through their organization last week, affecting a multitude of players including Lamar Jackson, WR Rashod Bateman, C Bradley Bozeman, amongst others. Jackson arrived at stadium a short time ago and team soon will test him to see if he can play.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 21, 2021
The Ravens are already without top wide receiver Hollywood Brown due to a thigh injury.
Lamar Jackson's Status is Causing the Ravens' Odds to Plummet vs. Bears
After opening as 6.5-point road favorites in Chicago at WynnBET Sportsbook, the Ravens fell all the way to -4 before being locked at the time of this article. With Jackson out, the Bears could re-open as home favorites, or perhaps close to a pick 'em.
As soon as updated odds are out, we will have them available in this story, or via our Twitter page: @BetSided.
UPDATE: The line has re-opened at WynnBET with the Ravens as 2.5-point road favorites. The total is now set at 42.
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