BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, after a stunning return to the field in Monday’s game against the Browns helped the Ravens stay in the playoff picture.
.@Lj_era8 is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week‼️ #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/R0K8o2RlBR
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 16, 2020
He left the field due to cramps for part of the second half, with many speculating it was because he had to use the bathroom.
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It was ultimately a calf cramps that sent him to the locker room, he said.
Calf crampz fam believe me ain gotta cap
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) December 15, 2020
With the Ravens down 42-35, Jackson returned from the locker after backup quarterback Trace McSorley suffered a leg injury when he slipped on a slick FirstEnergy Stadium field that was tough for players to cut on all night.
Congrats, Lamar!