Lamar Jackson's Coin-Flip Status and Baker Mayfield's Thumb Headline a Chaotic Week 7
Fowler's source called Lamar Jackson '50/50' for Week 7.
Jeremy Fowler just dropped a Saturday morning update that is about to ruin a lot of weekend parlays. According to the ESPN insider, Lamar Jackson is currently a 50/50 coin flip to play, is trying to return to save the , and is officially a go for Week 7.
Hearing a source call a reigning MVP "50/50" is the exact kind of vague terror that keeps sports bettors awake at night. Jackson has been cooking this season with a 119.6 passer rating, leading the 4-2 into a massive divisional clash against the on Sunday.
If Jackson cannot go, the entire AFC North picture shifts. A coin-flip status usually means we are waiting for pregame warmups to see if he can actually plant and throw, which means the betting lines for this game are going to be frozen in absolute chaos until Sunday afternoon.
Down in the NFC South, is reportedly trying to spark the Buccaneers in their matchup against the . Calling this a spark might be generous considering the Bucs are sitting at a miserable 1-5 and Mayfield is trying to return from a dislocated right thumb that cost him three games.
Trying to save a one-win season with your throwing hand fresh out of a splint is objectively hilarious, but you have to respect the irrational confidence. threw two interceptions before the injury, so throwing him back into the fire against a divisional opponent is a massive gamble for a team that looks completely lost.
Meanwhile, the are getting some actual good news. is fully prepped and ready for Week 7, giving a 4-2 Green Bay squad their workhorse back as they try to keep pace in a loaded NFC North.
Fowler also noted that a few names are starting to surface ahead of the NFL trade deadline. With teams like already circling the drain and sweating out quarterback injuries, the next two weeks of roster moves are going to be pure chaos.