Ravens' Lamar Jackson Ruled Out Against Packers; Impact on Must-Win Game and Playoff Hopes

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will sit out Saturday's crucial game against the Green Bay Packers due to a lingering back injury. The two-time MVP had been listed as doubtful all week after missing practice sessions. As a result, neither team will have its primary quarterback available for the matchup. Jackson's absence marks the fourth game he'll miss this season, following a similar setback earlier in the year when he was sidelined with a hamstring injury. The Ravens have struggled in his absence, posting a 1-2 record in the three games started by backup quarterback Tyler Huntley. In a related development, the Packers have also been dealt a blow, as quarterback Jordan Love will miss the game following a concussion sustained in the previous week's encounter against the Chicago Bears. To compensate, the Packers have elevated quarterback Clayton Tune from their practice squad to their active roster. The stakes are high for the Ravens, who rely on a win against the Packers to stay in contention for the playoffs. Their only route to the postseason involves a triumph over the Packers, coupled with a loss by the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland on Sunday and a subsequent victory over the Steelers in Pittsburgh on January 4. Meanwhile, the Packers have already secured a playoff berth, but the outcome of this game will still have significant implications for their seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.