After a 4-1 start, the Baltimore Ravens have quickly lost ground in the highly competitive AFC North. Following two consecutive losses, the team has dropped from first to last place in the division. Both defeats occurred without Lamar Jackson, who has been sidelined since Week 4 due to a high ankle sprain.

Good news is on the horizon for the Ravens. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, Jackson is expected to start in the upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills. He participated fully in practice on Wednesday, handling all first-team duties. Unless there are major setbacks, he is set to return to action.

In the first four games of the season, Jackson posted impressive stats:

• Completed 70.8% of his passes (nearly six points above his career average)
• Threw for six touchdowns with just one interception
• Rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown, averaging 7.6 yards-per-carry

His return could significantly enhance a Ravens offense that struggled in the second half of last week’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, where they were blanked and outscored 35-0 after leading 13-0 at halftime.

The 35 points allowed in the second half tied a franchise record for the most points surrendered, marking the highest total since Week 6 of 1997.

On Sunday, the Ravens will face a Bills defense that has had its challenges this season, allowing an average of 28.5 points per game, the third-highest in the NFL, and conceding at least 30 points in five of their first six games.