The Facts: Following up on this week's Team Notes. ... Optimism that Jackson will return for the postseason is dwindling. NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday morning that Jackson, dealing with a PCL injury, faces an uphill battle to play in Sunday night's Super Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, per sources informed of the situation. "Not looking good for Jackson," Rapoport said on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "Sources have said over the course of the past 24 hours is that Jackson faces an uphill battle to be able to get out on the field in the playoffs against the Bengals."
Diehards Line:Rapoport continued: "He is working, he is trying, he is rehabbing. The knee is just not quite right. Now, this has been shrouded in some secrecy, so there's always a chance. Anything happens with Lamar Jackson, but I would be surprised base on what I know if he practices today, which means we can see Tyler Huntley for the Baltimore Ravens." If Jackson can't return, Huntley should start under center against Cincy. He missed the Ravens' Week 18 game due to shoulder and wrist injuries, likely out of precaution to ensure he was healthier for the postseason. Undrafted rookie Anthony Brown made the start in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.