Lamar Jackson’s highly anticipated return to Baltimore’s starting lineup ended abruptly on Sunday, lasting only a single offensive snap against the Buffalo Bills. The quarterback, who missed three games due to a high-ankle sprain sustained in Week 4, suffered a right thumb injury on the first play from scrimmage. He did not return to the field, and the Ravens subsequently confirmed that Jackson requires surgery and will be placed on injured reserve.
Thumb injury forces IR placement, leaving Ravens QB room in crisis
The injury has created an immediate crisis for Baltimore’s quarterback room, which was already depleted by the loss of backup Tyler Huntley. Huntley exited the second quarter with a toe injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to enter the contest. The defensive struggles compounded the offensive woes, resulting in a 36-10 defeat that drops the Ravens to a 4-4 record.
Head coach Jesse Minter acknowledged the severity of the situation, stating that Jackson’s thumb surgery will sideline him for “multiple weeks at a minimum.” When pressed on whether the injury could end the season, Minter responded cautiously, “We’ll see.” The Ravens now face a critical test as they prepare to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Nov. 5, with their depth chart in flux and their playoff hopes hanging in the balance.
Source: Yahoo Sports
