Is Lamar Jackson playing today? The Baltimore Ravens quarterback will not play in the Chicago Bears game today.
Bears defense should be put to the test by Derrick Henry and Baltimore’s running game
CHICAGO — Lamar Jackson won’t play. So look for the Baltimore Ravens to try to get Derrick Henry going this weekend against Chicago. Although the Bears have won four straight, their defense isn’t as strong as some of the other teams Baltimore has faced. This is also the first time linebacker Roquan Smith faces the Bears since they traded him to Baltimore in 2022. Smith was at practice this week after missing two games with a hamstring injury.
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Last meeting: Ravens beat Bears 16-13 on Nov. 21, 2021, at Chicago.
Last week: Bears beat Saints 26-14; Ravens were off.
QB Caleb Williams. The Bears need more from their quarterback after the running game and defense bailed him out last week. Williams had his worst game of the season, setting season lows for yards (172), completion rate (57.7 percent) and passer rating (61.7). It was a big step back after he helped Chicago squeeze out 25-24 wins at both Las Vegas and Washington.
LB Roquan Smith. He transformed Baltimore’s defense when he was traded from Chicago to the Ravens in 2022. And when he missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, the middle of the defense was in rough shape. Smith was able to practice this week.
Chicago’s defense vs. Baltimore’s running game.
