Lamar Jackson has endured a particularly challenging 2025 campaign marked by multiple injury concerns. The troubles began in Week 4 when Jackson suffered a hamstring injury during a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on September 28, 2025, forcing him to miss three consecutive games.  And now, ahead of the week 12 showdown, there has been a new update.

“The #Ravens have Lamar Jackson today,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport revealed on X. “And he could begin resting Wednesdays this season.”

Even after his return in Week 9, the injury complications have continued to mount.​ The Ravens believe that providing Jackson with consistent rest may temporarily weaken the team in the short term but will strengthen their chances long-term by keeping their franchise quarterback healthy.

A major component driving this decision involves the unprecedented sack rate Lamar Jackson has experienced in 2025. Through just seven starts, Jackson has been sacked 23 times, which matches his entire sack total from last season when he played the full 17-game schedule. This represents a career-high average of 3.2 sacks per game, significantly elevated from his historical performance.

In a single game alone, the Week 11 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Lamar Jackson was sacked five times, with star defensive end Myles Garrett accounting for four of those sacks. The relentless pressure Jackson faces has directly contributed to his injury accumulation throughout the season.

Head coach John Harbaugh has publicly acknowledged the strategic reasoning behind missed Wednesday practices. When Lamar Jackson was sidelined from Wednesday practice before the Jets game, Harbaugh stated that it was important for them to rest him that day.

“I know it’s Lamar, it’s our quarterback. I understand how important it is, and it wasn’t in his best interest to practice today.”

When addressing reporters after returning to practice, Jackson expressed a pragmatic view on managing injuries. He called it simply “just part of football.”

Lamar Jackson enters Week 12 with an adjusted plan

Jackson has acknowledged that he expects the Wednesday rest arrangement to become his standard operating procedure moving forward. When asked about the arrangement, Jackson said, “We’ll see how it goes. I got to see how [Coach John Harbaugh] feels about it.”

Despite Jackson’s injury complications, the Baltimore Ravens have won four consecutive games and improved to a 5-5 record after starting the season 1-5. The team has secured victories over the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and Cleveland Browns during this stretch. This competitive turnaround validates the Ravens’ cautious approach; any measure to maintain Jackson’s availability appears justified given Baltimore’s position in the AFC North playoff race.

The team trails the Pittsburgh Steelers by just one game, making Jackson’s health paramount to divisional title aspirations.​ And today they will face the Jets, who arrive at M&T Bank Stadium with a 2-8 record. Jets are at the worst start in their franchise since 2021. But adding intrigue to the matchup is Lamar Jackson taking the field. All eyes will focus on whether the Ravens’ cautious approach to managing his leg injuries will allow the 28-year-old to perform at peak efficiency.