Lamar Jackson back at 100% to return as the Ravens and the Steelers battle for the final playoff spot

The AFC North is headed for its defining moment this Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens face off with the final AFC playoff berth — and the division lead — on the line.

One of the biggest questions leading up to the matchup at Acrisure Stadium centered on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. After suffering a back injury against the Patriots, Jackson spent the past several days accelerating his recovery in hopes of being ready for the most important game of Baltimore’s season.

Jackson back after missing Packers game

After gradually returning to practice this week, Baltimore finally got the news it was waiting for. On Thursday, Jackson told reporters he is “100% ready to play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.”

That means the Ravens will have their franchise star back after he missed last week’s win over the Green Bay Packers — a victory that kept Baltimore’s postseason hopes alive heading into this decisive matchup.

Lamar Jackson looks to Settle old scores against Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has long been one of Jackson’s toughest opponents, and he enters Sunday with something to prove. The Steelers have historically given him trouble, and he’ll be looking to put those struggles behind him while simultaneously crushing Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes.

Jackson holds a 2–4 career record against the Steelers — his worst mark against any team. He has thrown nine interceptions against Pittsburgh, the most he has recorded versus any NFL opponent, compared with just eight touchdown passes and zero rushing touchdowns in the rivalry.

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