Here's what the wiki tells us about how Jesse Minter is handling Lamar Jackson's high-ankle sprain:
Short-term plan: Minter has ruled Jackson out for Week 5 vs. Atlanta and will start Tyler Huntley — who went 8-of-9 for 63 yards with 4 carries for 16 yards in relief during Week 4 (from the Lamar Jackson page).
Conservative approach: This is a high-ankle sprain (syndesmosis ligament), which is more serious than a standard ankle sprain and typically requires 2-4 weeks to heal. Experts (including a Johns Hopkins orthopedic surgeon cited in the wiki) recommend taking it slow — rushing back risks making the injury worse and permanently limiting Jackson's explosiveness, which is his core fantasy asset.
The 2025 cautionary tale: Minter has a recent example to learn from. After Jackson's hamstring injury in 2025, his rushing volume got cut in half (from 41.5 rushing yards/game to 20.3) upon return. Minter will likely be extra cautious to avoid repeating that pattern.
Offensive adjustment: With Huntley under center (career 5.9 yards/attempt — a major drop from Jackson's league-leading 10.1), the offense will likely lean even harder on Derrick Henry, who's already been the team's engine with 3 TDs in Week 1 and a league-leading TD pace. OC Declan Doyle can lean on the run game to control games while Jackson heals.
Bottom line: Minter is playing the long game — conservative rehab, Huntley as a game-manager bridge, and Henry as the offensive crutch. Jackson's Week 6+ availability is uncertain but the team is preparing for multi-week absence.