Lamar Jackson's Coin-Flip Status and Baker Mayfield's Thumb Headline a Chaotic Week 7

Jeremy Fowler just dropped a Saturday morning update that is about to ruin a lot of weekend parlays. According to the ESPN insider, Lamar Jackson is currently a 50/50 coin flip to play, Baker Mayfield is trying to return to save the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Josh Jacobs is officially a go for Week 7.

Hearing a source call a reigning MVP "50/50" is the exact kind of vague terror that keeps sports bettors awake at night. Jackson has been cooking this season with a 119.6 passer rating, leading the 4-2 Baltimore Ravens into a massive divisional clash against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

"Fowler's source called Lamar Jackson '50/50' for Week 7."

If Jackson cannot go, the entire AFC North picture shifts. A coin-flip status usually means we are waiting for pregame warmups to see if he can actually plant and throw, which means the betting lines for this game are going to be frozen in absolute chaos until Sunday afternoon.

Down in the NFC South, Mayfield is reportedly trying to spark the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Calling this a spark might be generous considering the Bucs are sitting at a miserable 1-5 and Mayfield is trying to return from a dislocated right thumb that cost him three games.

Trying to save a one-win season with your throwing hand fresh out of a splint is objectively hilarious, but you have to respect the irrational confidence. Mayfield threw two interceptions before the injury, so throwing him back into the fire against a divisional opponent is a massive gamble for a team that looks completely lost.

Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are getting some actual good news. Jacobs is fully prepped and ready for Week 7, giving a 4-2 Green Bay squad their workhorse back as they try to keep pace in a loaded NFC North.

Fowler also noted that a few names are starting to surface ahead of the NFL trade deadline. With teams like Tampa Bay already circling the drain and Baltimore sweating out quarterback injuries, the next two weeks of roster moves are going to be pure chaos.