(CNN) — Hard to believe we’ve already reached the halfway mark of the NFL season . Week 9 brings the return of Lamar Jackson, another Mahomes–Allen duel, and hopefully a few games that actually keep us on the edge of our seats. Here are five things to know about Week 9:

Lamar’s finally back

Let’s try this again. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is set to start Thursday night in Miami against the Dolphins.

Jackson practiced last week, and many expected him to suit up against the Chicago Bears, but the team opted to give his hamstring one more week to heal. Jackson now says he’s “100 percent healthy,” and the Ravens are banking on that being true.

At 2-5, Baltimore is in dangerous territory – only two teams in NFL history have reached the postseason after starting 2-6. Aft

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