SI Weekend Roundup: Lamar Jackson Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

The Ravens' quarterback was inactive for a must-win game Saturday night, but Conor Orr says to take a step back before questioning him for it.

SI ROUNDUP Lamar Jackson Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt Conor Orr The Ravens' quarterback was inactive for a must-win game Saturday night, but Conor Orr says to take a step back before questioning him for it. READ MORE The Good, Bad and Ugly, NFL Week 17: Houston's Win Gives Denver the AFC West Title Gilberto Manzano, Matt Verderame The Texans locked down a postseason berth behind another stellar performance from their defense, and the Ravens stayed alive in the AFC North. READ MORE Why the NFL Playoffs Will Be Defined by Dominant Defenses Gilberto Manzano It's an offense-driven league. But with so many standout defenses this year, a defensive-minded team is poised to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. READ MORE More from Sports Illustrated Chelsea Consider Signing Out of Favour No. 10—Report Read More Bulls Players Take Offense to Late-Game Giannis Windmill in Loss to Bucks Read More Grading Kyle Whittingham to Michigan: Veteran, No-Nonsense Coach Perfect Fit Read More 'Confirmed'—Man Utd Receive 'Official Offer' for Joshua Zirkzee Read More ESPN's Matt Barrie on TGL's Second Year and Lessons From Inaugural Season Read More Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door Click to subscribe! Sign up for SI Newsletters Stay ahead of the game—sign up for all of SI's newsletters, from golf and soccer to MMQB, and never miss a moment. Get it in your inbox We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to SI Alerts. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2025 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in this email is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.