Ravens' secret weapon? Lamar Jackson 'absolutely' ready to play

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh declined to say earlier in the week whether quarterback Lamar Jackson would be active in Sunday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

If called upon, would Jackson be ready to take the field for a handful of specialty plays?

"Absolutely," Jackson said with a smile. "I’ve been preparing for it through the OTAs, rookie minicamp. I’m just ready."

Jackson, a first-round pick, certainly can be a playmaking wrinkle and a creative spark for a Baltimore offense that finished No. 27 in the NFL and ranked last in big plays last season.

Over the past two seasons at Louisville, Jackson produced the most runs of 10 yards or more in the FBS and…