Lamar Jackson has been missing from the Baltimore Ravens for quite some time. Jackson entered the season as an MVP contender, but injuries have derailed the Ravens’ season. Heading into a matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 8, the Ravens have been monitoring the availability of Jackson.

This drew scrutiny among fans, as it is unusual for a team to change a player’s practice designation the day after. In a statement, the Ravens clarified that Jackson participated fully but didn’t take starter reps, and after discussing the situation with the NFL, they changed his designation to limited.

The NFL is truly a 'What have you done for me lately?' league. Three years ago, Mark Andrews could do no wrong in the eyes of the Baltimore Ravens ' flock. Then came last year's Divisional Round. He fumbled. He dropped a pass that would have resulted in a game-tying two-point conversion.

Ravens bettors aren’t happy with how the franchise handled Lamar Jackson’s injury status this week. The star quarterback will miss his third straight game with a hamstring strain on Sunday when the Ravens host the Bears in Baltimore, despite Jackson appearing to be ready to go less than 24 hours ago.

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