by: Nick Geddes 6 hours ago NickGeddesNews
Lamar Jackson made it official Thursday. Jackson announced he will start under center in the Week 18 Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“Yeah, 100 percent,” Jackson said. “I’m gonna be out there.”
“I’m gonna be out there.” @Lj_era8 on Sunday’s game: pic.twitter.com/MlihiTigxa
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 1, 2026
Jackson, who was dealing with a back injury significant enough to keep him sidelined for the Week 17 win over the Green Bay Packers, practiced in full Wednesday. Jackson had missed every Wednesday practice over the last month. Having practiced the last two days, Jackson is on track for his first full week of practice since Week 10.
Head coach John Harbaugh has said all week he was optimistic about Jackson playing in Pittsburgh, a game that will decide who wins the AFC North. Harbaugh was right to be optimistic.
Ravens will have Lamar Jackson for most important game of season
Jackson, the two-time MVP, has appeared in 12 games this season and the Ravens are 6-6 in his starts. Jackson has thrown for 2,311 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions on 63.7% passing. He’s been far more limited as a runner, rushing for just 340 yards and two scores.