Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams Eye Week 6 Returns to Save Us From Backup QB Theater

The NFL injury report is starting to look like a triage unit, but two of the league's most important quarterbacks might finally be checking out. Ian Rapoport reported on Good Morning Football that both Lamar Jackson and Caleb Williams are actively working their way back onto the field.

Jackson has a realistic shot to suit up this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. He tweaked his ankle back in Week 4, forcing him to watch Tyler Huntley pilot the Baltimore Ravens to a 30-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Before his ankle decided to clock out early, Jackson was completing nearly 71 percent of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns, and just one interception.

"Ian Rapoport reported on Good Morning Football that both quarterbacks are working their way back from injury."

Huntley getting a win is a nice story, but asking him to run the full Ravens offense long-term is like putting a lawnmower engine in a sports car. You might get down the driveway, but you are not winning any races.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are desperately waiting for Caleb Williams to return from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Week 2. The Bears are coming off a brutal 31-7 beatdown by the Green Bay Packers, a game where their offense looked about as dangerous as a wet paper towel.

Williams is targeting a Week 6 return against the Falcons. If you have been watching the Chicago offense try to function without him, you know his return is the only thing keeping sportsbooks from treating Bears games like a Division II scrimmage.

Both quarterbacks still need to survive practice this week before getting the official green light. If Jackson and Williams are back under center, the AFC North and NFC North playoff races instantly get their main characters back. If not, prepare your eyes for another weekend of backup quarterback theater.