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BALTIMORE -- After Sunday's 30-16 win over the Chicago Bears, coach John Harbaugh called the Baltimore Ravens' violation of the NFL's injury report policy regarding Lamar Jackson "an honest mistake." The Ravens could be subject to discipline by the league because they originally listed Jackson as a full participant in Friday's practice when he only ran the scout team. Baltimore then changed Jackson's practice participation to limited Saturday while also ruling him out because of a right hamstring injury.

Oddsmakers -- and some respected bettors -- seemed to believe Jackson would be back, too. The Ravens opened as 6.5-point home favorites over the Chicago Bears and grew to minus-7.5 on Friday at ESPN BET. Up to that point, approximately two-thirds of the bets and money wagered was on the underdog Bears plus the points. Elsewhere, though, sportsbooks such as the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas and Caesars Sportsbook reported receiving bets on the Ravens from sharp bettors.

Baltimore has a short week as they're set to face the Miami Dolphins on TNF in Week 9. For their last three games, the team has been without two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. The 28-year-old was dealing with a lingering hamstring injury. Ahead of the Ravens' Week 9 matchup vs. the Dolphins, NFL insiders had positive news. Barring a setback, Lamar Jackson is expected to return on TNF for Baltimore.

BALTIMORE -- The NFL will investigate the Baltimore Ravens' handling of quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice participation, which led to the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player being ruled out with a hamstring injury for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is fine, a team spokesperson said, after leaving practice early today with a foot injury. Jackson was knocked to the ground about an hour and a half into practice, according to ESPN's Ravens contributor Jamison Hensley. Though he remained on the field to throw a few more passes, he exited practice with a doctor and a trainer 40 minutes before the rest of the team.

During a conversation with cornerback Marlon Humphrey and a strength coach this offseason, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins revealed that he sees a missing piece in the Ravens, and he believes he could be that addition, depending on Lamar Jackson's trust in him. His success largely hinges on how much faith Jackson places in him during tight window throws, where Hopkins excels.