Lamar Jackson has started the 2026 NFL season efficiently through four games with 967 passing yards, a 70.8% completion rate, and a 119.6 passer rating while showing a more conservative rushing approach. A high left ankle sprain sustained late in the Week 4 win over the Titans has sidelined him for the past three contests, with the Ravens using Tyler Huntley and posting a 1-2 record in his absence. Jackson practiced in a limited capacity recently and is expected to return for Week 8 against the Bills, though the injury's severity and his history of missing multiple games in recent seasons raise questions about availability over the remaining schedule. The Ravens' offense under new coordinator Declan Doyle has emphasized passing efficiency when Jackson is healthy, supported by Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers, but a condensed upcoming stretch including a Thursday night game adds recovery pressure. Total regular-season passing yards will hinge primarily on how many full games Jackson completes and the volume of dropbacks once he returns.