Why isn't Lamar Jackson playing today? Latest on Ravens QB for Week 3 preseason vs Packers

The Baltimore Ravens will suit up one last time in August as they wrap up their preseason prep in Wisconsin when they take on the Green Bay Packers this afternoon at Lambeau Field.

The Ravens are clearly one of the teams to watch this season given their free agency acquisition of Derrick Henry, while the Packers have also loaded up, bringing Josh Jacobs to town alongside Xavier McKinney. Two exciting teams then will go at it at Lambeau Field. However, the question is, will reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson play today?

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Why isn't Lamar Jackson playing today vs. Packers?

The Ravens are officially holding out Jackson against the Packers in order to rest their franchise quarterback. While Jackson was involved in joint practices with Green Bay earlier in the week, coach John Harbaugh confirmed to reporters that Jackson will play no part against Matt LaFleur's Packers.

"We have done well over the years doing that because we practice well," Harbaugh said. "It comes down to practice. Practice is what makes it."

Since Jackson won't face the Packers this afternoon in Wisconsin, this will make it the third straight preseason where the Ravens have held Jackson out of preseason games. Like Jackson, Derrick Henry also didn't suit up for any of the two preseason games and likely won't this afternoon either.

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Where to watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers live

Kick-off from Lambeau Field is at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can catch the Ravens vs. Packers game live on NBC.

Raven vs. Packers livestream details

Interested viewers can livestream the Week 3 preseason game with an NFL+ subscription, which offers a seven-day free trial. Fans can also catch the action live on FuboTV with a free trial.

Syndication: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Source: Imagn

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Ravens' regular season schedule in the spotlight

Once the Ravens wrap up their preseason prep, they will kick off the 2024 regular season in just under two weeks on Sept. 6 at Arrowhead Stadium when they face off against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

It's a tricky opening round of games on the Ravens' schedule. They face all of the Raiders, Cowboys, Bills and Bengals in their opening five games. However, the schedule eases a little from Week 6, where they face the Washington Commanders, followed by the Bucs, Browns, Broncos and Bengals.