The fact that the 1-5 Ravens are 6.5-point favorites on Sunday against the 4-2 Bears has created a presumption that two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson will return from a hamstring injury suffered 24 days ago.

Before Jackson can play, he’ll presumably have to practice. He hasn’t practiced yet.

We’ll find out soon whether he practiced on Wednesday, the first full workday in advance of Sunday’s Week 8 game.

There’s an important subtext to consider. Jackson by all public appearances wants a contract that puts his compensation package better in line with the likes of Josh Allen and Dak Prescott. Until Jackson gets what he believes he deserves, why risk aggravation or some other injury until he’s truly 100 percent?

We saw that dynamic in 2021 and 2022, with Jackson suffering late-season

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