Lamar Jackson out again as Ravens nightmare continues

The bottom is falling out in Baltimore.

Superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss a second consecutive game due to an ongoing hamstring injury, which also sidelined him last week in the Ravens’ 44-10 loss to the Texans.

Former longtime Cowboys backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who started last week for Jackson, will get the nod again in place of the two-time MVP.

Baltimore has also ruled out five-time All-Pro middle linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) and All-Pro fullback Pat Ricard (calf) for the Week 6 contest.

The Ravens, who have slid to 1-4 on the season, will host the Rams (3-2) on Sunday in their last game before a Week 7 bye.

Jackson, 28, initially injured his hamstring during the Ravens’ 37-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 4.

The four-time Pro Bowler was limited to 14-for-20 passing, accumulating 147 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

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Jackson added six carries for 48 rushing yards before exiting early with the injury.

Rush threw for 52 yards across a 9-for-13 display through the air in relief for Jackson.

In his first start for Baltimore, Rush completed 14 of his 20 passes for 179 yards with zero touchdowns and three interceptions.

Rush started eight games for the Cowboys last season in place of the injured Dak Prescott.

Across the 2024 season, Rush — who made 12 appearances in total — completed 187 of 308 passes, recording 12 touchdowns and five interceptions with 1,844 yards.

The Cowboys went 4-4 in Rush’s starts.

Jackson, who missed practice again on Friday, will have an extra week to return as the Ravens enter a bye week following their game against Los Angeles.

Baltimore will return on Oct. 26 for Week 8, giving Jackson a chance to return before the end of the month.