Depth players must step up following injuries

Jackson ruled out

Lamar Jackson remains sidelined for his third consecutive week due to an ankle injury, leaving the team to rely on backup Tyler Huntley for the matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jackson's impact

The offensive production for the team drops by half whenever the starting quarterback is absent, highlighting his critical role in maintaining high-level performance.

Injury aftermath

Season-ending injuries to key defensive contributors force roster depth to step up during a challenging stretch of the schedule against division rivals.