Lamar Jackson Expected to Start Against Bills After Injury

Lamar Jackson is expected to start for the Baltimore Ravens against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 1, after missing three games with an ankle injury. Jackson said the ankle still hurt but that the pain was bearable, and he intended to play. His return would put the two-time NFL MVP back in the lineup for the Ravens’ Week 8 game. Jackson injured his left ankle during Baltimore’s October 4 win over the Tennessee Titans. He missed games against the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. The quarterback had hoped to return against Cincinnati but said he woke up the previous Saturday with a swollen ankle and was not ready to play. Jackson took part fully in Wednesday and Thursday practices and also attended Friday’s session, according to the team’s practice participation listings. NFL insider Ari Meirov reported that Jackson would start against Buffalo. Coach Jesse Minter said Jackson would be able to play his usual style of football. The Ravens went 1-2 during Jackson’s absence, losing to the Browns and Bengals after beating Atlanta. Baltimore’s offense averaged 17.7 points across those three games, and backup Tyler Huntley started in Jackson’s place. The...