Why is Lamar Jackson not playing against the Bengals tonight? Status of the Baltimore Ravens QB explored

Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson has been ruled out of the AFC Wild Card playoff matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jackson led the Ravens well for much of the season before falling to an injury. By the looks of it, he will play no further part in the Ravens' campaign, even if they make it to the Super Bowl.

Jackson has been ruled out due to a knee injury sustained against the Denver Broncos. Lamar Jackson was quiet on the possibility of playing again this season, but he finally had a message for the NFL world on Twitter a few days ago.

He said that he had tried his best to be available for his team, but his efforts were in vain. He has a PCL grade-2 sprain and is unable to play at the moment.

As such, the Ravens will be heading into such an important game with Tyler Huntley under center. Huntley is no Jackson, and the Ravens' defense must be at their best if they are to have a chance.

Lamar Jackson's 2022 season

Lamar Jackson was having a season reminiscent of his 2019 MVP campaign. Jackson put up video game numbers on the ground and through the air at the beginning of the season.

It looked too good to be true, and eventually, Jackson's knee gave way in a matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Lamar Jackson was an MVP frontrunner to start the season, prior to a dip in form and a knee injury. He was a true dual threat and even led the Ravens in rushing yards for most of the campaign.

Jackson had a solid statistical showing in the 2022 season, reminding the world that he's a star when healthy. Jackson put up a stat line of 2,242 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in a mere 12 games.