Jackson's hamstring kept him out of practice for a second straight day ahead of Baltimore's home game vs. Houston. Ravens defenders Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, Patrick Ricard, Marlon Humphrey, and Chidobe Awuzie were listed as missing practice; Nnamdi Madubuike hit IR. Houston's Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. returned to practice, with Autry and Reed also progressing. Jackson's status and the Ravens' depth will shape Sunday's matchup.

Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday due to a hamstring issue, leaving his Sunday status vs Houston in doubt as Baltimore leans day-by-day on a return.

If Jackson can’t go, Cooper Rush would step in behind a Ravens team banking on depth and playmakers like Mark Andrews, while Houston coach DeMeco Ryans stresses preparing as if Jackson will play, given his unique two-way threat. The matchup carries fantasy and betting implications as Jackson’s past dominance against the Texans looms in the decision-making.

Baltimore and Houston are tracking injuries and game-day feasibility, with Harbaugh and Andrews emphasizing resilience and readiness. The situation injects uncertainty into Ravens’ weaponry and Texans’ defensive plans, making the Sunday game a pivotal test for fantasy managers managing Jackson’s status and the surrounding cast.