Lamar Jackson, quarterback and star player for the Baltimore Ravens, will remain inactive in this week’s Sunday Night Football in a game against Chicago Bears because of an illness.

Jackson’s absence is a huge blow for the Ravens (6-3) as they try to bounce back from a loss at Miami and maintain their slim lead in the AFC North over Pittsburgh (5-3-1), with Cincinnati (5-4) and Cleveland (5-5) not far behind.

Tyler Huntley, who has so far appeared in four games as a second-year pro from the Utah team, will be given the opportunity to showcase his performance against Chicago Bears, according to reports from Associated Press.

Jackson, the 2019 MVP, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant Friday. Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday the illness was not COVID-19. Jackson occasionally has missed practice this season but has played in every game.

The Ravens already had ruled out his top target, with Marquise Brown missing the game because of a thigh injury. Brown has 52 catches for 719 yards and six touchdowns.

Other players from the Baltimore Ravens who will remain inactive include WR Marquise Brown, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Anthony Averett, OT Cedric Ogbuehi, WR Miles Boykin, DT Brandon Williams.

On the other hand, DB Eddie Jackson, RB Damien Williams, QB Nick Foles, WR Allen Robinson II, DB Artie Burns, TE Jesper Horsted, DL Akiem Hicks have been benched from the Chicago team, according to reports from Associated Press.

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