Lamar Jackson Returns, Ja'Marr Chase Cleared, and Jaylen Waddle Left in Limbo
Ian Rapoport reported Waddle is 'up-in-the-air', Chase 'should be ok', and Jackson 'is back'.
Ian Rapoport just dropped a Thursday morning injury roulette spin on Good Morning Football, and the vibes are completely fractured depending on which AFC contender you care about.
The biggest headline is that Lamar Jackson is officially back. The just got absolutely dismantled 35-13 by the on Sunday, so getting their MVP quarterback back in the building is less of a luxury and more of a desperate necessity to stop the bleeding.
Speaking of , is apparently going to be fine. He survived whatever minor scare he had, which is the exact kind of update that makes fans and fantasy managers instantly cancel their panic-induced waiver claims.
Then there is . The receiver is officially "up in the air," which is premium NFL insider speak for a situation that could mean literally anything from a bruised ego to a multi-week absence.
just handled 30-16 over the weekend, but losing a weapon like throws a massive wrench into their offensive spacing. You do not just replace that kind of elite speed by promoting a guy who was running routes on the practice squad on Tuesday.
For the betting markets, Lamar returning immediately stabilizes 's lines, while Chase getting the green light keeps Cincinnati's offensive ceiling exactly where it should be. ’s murky status is the only real headache left for oddsmakers trying to price Denver's upcoming weekend slate.
We will have to wait for the final Friday injury reports to see if actually suits up. Until then, Baltimore and can exhale, while fans get to spend the next 48 hours aggressively refreshing their timelines.