Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could return from his knee injury next week, but it could come down to the team's playoff standing, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The Ravens want to test him in "football-related movements" before clearing him to return, but Rapoport noted "a decision also could depend on where things stand in the playoff picture."
At 9-5, Baltimore currently has the No. 5 seed in the AFC and could clinch a playoff berth in some scenarios in Week 16. The team might be more cautious with Jackson if they are already in the postseason and the AFC North is out of reach.