Lamar Jackson and Ravens Aim to Exploit Depleted Bears Secondary
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has returned to practice this week, preparing to lead his team against the Chicago Bears. Jackson was sidelined for two games due to a hamstring injury. His potential return is timely, as the Bears’ secondary is currently experiencing significant injuries.
Lamar Jackson Faces Injury-Depleted Bears Secondary
The Chicago Bears are struggling with injuries in their secondary. They have been without star cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who recently underwent core muscle surgery. Additionally, cornerback Terrell Smith has been placed on injured reserve, and Zah Frazier is listed on the non-football injury list.
Key Injuries Impacting Bears’ Defense
The situation worsened for the Bears when they ruled out two more starters: nickel back Kyler Gordon and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. This brings the total number of absent players in their secondary to five.
- Jaylon Johnson – Injured reserve (core muscle surgery)
- Terrell Smith – Injured reserve
- Zah Frazier – Non-football injury list
- Kyler Gordon – Out for Sunday
- Tyrique Stevenson – Out for Sunday
The Bears’ depleted secondary has raised concerns regarding their ability to effectively defend against Jackson if he is fully fit. Throughout his career, Jackson has shown exceptional skill in passing. If he returns to peak condition, he could exploit the weakened Bears defense effectively.
Jackson’s Performance Metrics
Despite the Ravens’ struggles this season, with a record of 1-5, Jackson’s individual performance has been noteworthy. He recorded a career-high completion rate of 71.6% and averaged 9.1 yards per attempt. His touchdown-to-interception ratio is also impressive, standing at 10 touchdowns against just one interception.
If Jackson is healthy enough to play on Sunday, he could be the catalyst needed for the Ravens to turn their season around and start competing strongly in their division once again.
