Why Lamar Jacksons injury could complicate things

Playing an opponent that is without its star quarterback ought to be an benefit for the Rams.

But after failing to capitalize on that state of affairs in their last sport against the San Francisco 49ers, the Rams would possibly get another alternative on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.

Lamar Jackson sat out last Sunday’s defeat by the Houston Texans because of a hamstring injury, and his standing for Sunday’s sport against the Rams at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore can be decided this week.

Cooper Rush began for the Ravens in the 44-10 loss to the Texans. Tyler Huntley also is on the roster.

Will the Rams plan to face Jackson? Or another quarterback?

“You’ve got to plan for both,” Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday during a videoconference with reporters.

McVay was 4 days eliminated from the Rams’ 26-23 time beyond regulation loss to the 49ers, a defeat suffered despite the fact that 49ers beginning quarterback Brock Purdy didn’t play because of a toe injury.

McVay spent three days with his household, having fun with the time while making an attempt to overlook about the defeat that ended when the 49ers stopped working back Kyren Williams for no gain on a fourth-and-one play at the 49ers’ 11-yard line.

“Was it as enjoyable as it could’ve been been?” McVay said of the break, “No, it wasn’t. But I’m excited to get back to work.”

The Rams are 3-2 after losses to the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles and the 49ers, both of that are 4-1.

“I’ve never had any sort of growth that ever occurred in easy times,” McVay said. “You don’t want it to go down like that, but man, we’re going to learn a lot about ourselves and the people that we’re around — and I think we’re going to like what we see.

“That wouldn’t exist otherwise if maybe we found a way to pull those games out.”

The Rams are getting ready for an prolonged street journey. They will go away for Baltimore on Saturday, and after Sunday’s sport they are going to stay in the realm to put together for their Oct. 19 sport against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London.

The Rams will shed no tears if Jackson stays sidelined.

In two victories over the Rams, the two-time NFL most beneficial participant handed for a mixed 485 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushed for 165 yards.

As the Rams put together for the Ravens, they are going to be trying for “more sustained execution throughout,” McVay said.

The Ravens are 1-4.

“I don’t care what’s happened — this is a prideful team,” McVay said of the Ravens. “We better be ready to freaking go this week.”

Etc.

Inside linebacker Omar Speights sustained a high ankle sprain against the 49ers and in all probability can be uncertain for the sport against the Ravens, McVay said. Veteran Troy Reeder or rookie Shaun Dolac could start in his place. … Tight end Colby Parkinson is in concussion protocol but is anticipated to be out there Sunday, McVay said. Tight end Tyler Higbee (hip) and offensive lineman Rob Havenstein (ankle), who didn’t play against the 49ers, can be evaluated this week. Offensive lineman Steve Avila (ankle) could start against the Ravens, relying on how he practices, McVay said.