The Baltimore Ravens’ season just got much harder. Quarterback Lamar Jackson hurt his right thumb on Baltimore’s first offensive play in Sunday’s 36-10 loss at Buffalo. He will have surgery and be placed on injured reserve.
Asked if the injury could end Jackson’s season, head coach Jesse Minter said: "Potentially."
What happened
- On his first pass of the game, Jackson’s throwing hand hit Bills pass rusher Gregory Rousseau.
- It was Jackson’s first game back after missing three games with a left ankle injury.
- Backup Tyler Huntley came in, but hurt his right toe in the second quarter.
- Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano made his NFL debut and finished the game with a right foot injury of his own.
Fagnano’s debut
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Joe Fagnano | 10 of 21, 91 yards, 1 INT, 1 lost fumble |
Buffalo pulled away while Baltimore’s offense could not move the ball.
How long will Jackson be out?
The Ravens have not given a timeline. A player on injured reserve must miss at least four games. Minter’s answer means the team is preparing for the chance that Jackson does not return this season.
Who plays quarterback now?
This is the big question, and Baltimore has very little time:
| Quarterback | Status |
|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | Injured reserve, thumb surgery |
| Tyler Huntley | Toe injury; listed as questionable |
| Joe Fagnano | Rookie; foot injury, but finished the game |
The Ravens host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football (Nov. 5, 8:15 pm ET, 6:45 am Friday in Sri Lanka). Expect Baltimore to sign or trade for a veteran quarterback this week. Any deal will appear in our NFL trade tracker. The trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 pm ET.
Where the Ravens stand
- Record: 4-4
- Losing streak: three games
- Next opponent: a 5-2 Jaguars team that just beat the Colts 42-7
Baltimore is now chasing the 5-2 Steelers and 5-2 Bengals in the AFC North. See how the race looks in our NFL playoff picture, and catch up on all of Sunday’s games: NFL Week 8 scores and takeaways.
Sources: Baltimore Ravens – Jackson set for surgery, Field Level Media – NFL injury roundup, ESPN.
