Ravens list six inactives for Week 5 vs. Falcons, including Lamar Jackson and key linemen

The Baltimore Ravens released their Week 5 inactive list ahead of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, and the most notable absence is quarterback Lamar Jackson. Baltimore also ruled out linebacker Trey Hendrickson, center Cam Jurgens, defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles, wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, and offensive guard Andrew Vorhees.

Jackson’s status matters because he is the Ravens’ offensive centerpiece when healthy, both as a passer and as the read-and-run option in the run game. With him listed as inactive, Baltimore’s passing and designed run elements will necessarily shift toward the backups on the depth chart, changing how the offense attacks Atlanta’s coverage and run fits.

The Ravens’ personnel shakeup goes beyond the quarterback position. Hendrickson’s designation as inactive removes a key edge pressure element from Baltimore’s defensive front, affecting how often the defense can pin its game plan around relentless exterior rush. Hendrickson’s finger ailment is the reason given in the Ravens’ inactive report.

On the line, the Ravens will also work without center Cam Jurgens and offensive guard Andrew Vorhees. Those are high-communication roles in the protection and run-game assignments, and having both listed as inactive increases the likelihood of lineup changes along the interior front. It also puts additional stress on the players moving into those spots to handle snaps, communication calls, and adjustments at the line.

Up front on defense, defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles is also inactive, which can affect Baltimore’s ability to control the middle and keep blockers from driving the run game. In a game against Atlanta, where the Falcons’ offensive game plan can hinge on establishing leverage and creating clean lanes, losing a defensive tackle from rotation typically forces the Ravens to rebalance their gap assignments and substitution patterns.

The list also includes wide receiver Elijah Sarratt. While the impact on Baltimore’s passing game will depend on how the coaches plan to distribute targets, an inactive receiver reduces options for routes designed to stress spacing and timing on short-to-intermediate throws. It also can change how the Ravens use their tight ends and running backs to cover for lost personnel on the perimeter.

All six players were included in the Ravens’ active-to-inactive set for Week 5. The practical question now becomes how Baltimore’s offense and defense look in this reshuffled lineup, particularly with Jackson and multiple line starters out. With the inactive list confirmed close to kickoff, the next key detail to watch is who handles quarterback duties and how the offensive line is configured for protection and run blocking.

For Atlanta, the inactive list gives the Falcons a clear opportunity to plan more directly against Baltimore’s expected backup roles. For the Ravens, it increases the importance of execution and depth, because a rotation-heavy game can expose mismatches if line and coverage communication are not crisp early.