Why Lamar Jackson is wearing gloves to play QB for Ravens today vs. Bengals

Billy Heyen

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When you see a quarterback enough, you know the look they work with. If anything is off-kilter, it's pretty noticeable right away.

At least in warmups on Sunday, Lamar Jackson was wearing gloves. The Baltimore Ravens' QB doesn't usually wear gloves.

Here's how he looked trotting out for warmups:

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It's not a given he sticks with them for the start of the game or the whole game. But clearly, Jackson is considering the gloves for Week 15.

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Why is Lamar Jackson wearing gloves?

Lamar Jackson is wearing gloves simply because it's cold.

Kickoff temperature in Cincinnati on Sunday was expected to be in the single digits.

Jackson is not viewed as a particularly successful cold weather QB in his career. He's also been struggling of late.

This is a chance for Jackson to get the Ravens back on track. He might just want to keep his hands warm and maintain some grip.

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