"He quit on his team," "Can't handle pressure": NFL fans react as Lamar Jackson doubtful for Week 17 clash vs. Packers

New England Patriots v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty
Lamar Jackson might not play at Packers - Source: Getty

Lamar Jackson looks set to miss the Baltimore Ravens' penultimate game of the regular season. On Thursday, the quarterback was listed as doubtful for Saturday's game at the Green Bay Packers. He had not practiced throughout the week because of a back injury he sustained during Sunday's 28-24 loss against the New England Patriots.

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There was much negativity among the Ravens fandom:

"Buddy quit on his team," one fan wrote.

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"LaFraud quitting again. Can't handle the pressure," another commented.
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Saturday's game is a crucial one for the Ravens, as a loss will eliminate them from playoff contention. Even if they win, they need to hope that the Pittsburgh Steelers lose at the Cleveland Browns the following day to force a winner-take-all clash at Acrisure Stadium in Week 18.

On the other side of the matchup, both of the Packers' quarterbacks have been listed as questionable. Jordan Love was limited in practice after sustaining a concussion during a 22-16 loss at the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Malik Willis was also a limited participant on Tuesday and Thursday because of a shoulder injury, and missed Wednesday due to illness.

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Ian Rapoport weighs in on Lamar Jackson, Ravens' frustrations in 2025 season, implications for 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, speculation is rife regarding Lamar Jackson's future with the Ravens. The multiple-time MVP has been the subject of trade rumors, and Ravens coach John Harbaugh has had to personally dismiss rumors that he and his quarterback are not getting along.

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On Thursday's episode of the NFL Network's The Insiders, Ian Rapoport discussed the franchise's tribulations in the 2025 season and what they may mean for 2026:

"It has been a frustrating season on many levels. Lamar has not practiced as much as they thought. He has been injured in some games. ... We'll see where this goes; it does feel like to me like a little bit of an inflection point.
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"We have [head coach] John Harbaugh discussing his status. We have Lamar with the opportunity to re-up his contract before the season at a time when a lot of people thought he would. Did not happen. The Ravens, at the very least, have some things to figure out and some relationships to discuss in the offseason."
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Kickoff for the Packers game is at 8 pm ET on Peacock.

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