NegativeInjuryWed, December 24, 2025Listen 13:33 – 14:04
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Back contusion severity unclear; likely plays but status uncertain

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Dealing with a back contusion and was DNP on Tuesday. The source notes this is unusual because back contusions are typically bruises you can play through, but Jackson didn't return to the game last week and started the week as DNP, suggesting severity. Despite the season being on the line, his status is not guaranteed. The source believes he will probably suit up and play through it, though it appears pretty painful and severe.

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Lamar Jackson started off the week. He's got the back contusion here. He was a DNP on Tuesday...The back contusion is a little bit weird because it feels like, okay, it's just like a bruise...he didn't get back into the game Lamar Jackson last week and then he's starting off with the DMP...probably pretty painful and pretty severe...he probably suits up and like games it through.
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What did BDGE Fantasy Football say about Lamar Jackson?
Dealing with a back contusion and was DNP on Tuesday. The source notes this is unusual because back contusions are typically bruises you can play through, but Jackson didn't return to the game last week and started the week as DNP, suggesting severity. Despite the season being on the line, his status is not guaranteed. The source believes he will probably suit up and play through it, though it appears pretty painful and severe.
Is this good or bad for Lamar Jackson's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Lamar Jackson (QB BAL). Back contusion severity unclear; likely plays but status uncertain
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