Greg Roman Has No Worries About Lamar Jackson's Effectiveness After Layoff

Lamar Jackson has not played or practiced since injuring his knee in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman is hopeful that quarterback Lamar Jackson can get back in the lineup for the postseason.

Roman also has no worries about how the layoff will impact Jackson's performance. 

“He’s a special guy," Roman said. "I think if somebody’s got a chance to do it, he does. You can always sit here and say this, that and the other. You don’t really know until you get out there, but I would say I would bet on him. I would definitely bet on him. It’s not an ideal situation obviously, but it’s a great opportunity when he does come back for us to get him back in the lineup and get moving.” 

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Jackson has not played or practiced since injuring his knee in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos — a span of 33 days.

The Ravens have gone 3-2 without Jackson in the lineup and Tyler Huntley as the starter but the offense has struggled, scoring four touchdowns in those five games.

Jackson has thrown for 2,242 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions over 12 games this season. He also leads the team with 764 yards rushing. 

Coach John Harbaugh was uncertain whether Jackson would have enough time to ramp up if he is able to return for the playoffs.

“I just can’t think about that. I’m just going to listen to the doctors and to Lamar, and we’re prepared," Harbaugh said. "The offense is not going to change dramatically between Lamar and Tyler. So, how they play their styles, certainly, they apply that. Do you know what I mean? The way Lamar plays and the way Tyler plays, the way a player plays, they apply that to our system and the way we play. Our plays are built for those types of quarterbacks. They’re built for Lamar. Our offense is built for Lamar, around Lamar, and to play with Lamar’s talents and abilities – that’s what we’re built for."