Lamar Jackson Out For Rest Of Game
The Ravens quarterback suffered a thumb injury on the first play of his return from an ankle injury.
By Lucia Herrera ·
Lamar Jackson is out of the game.
The two-time MVP left the field after one offensive snap. He suffered a thumb injury during the first play of his return from an ankle injury. The injury occurred against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
The Ravens offense entered the field with just over ten minutes left in the first quarter. Jackson threw a pass to Zay Flowers on first and ten. His hand collided with a defender's arm during the throw. He ran to the sideline in visible pain. The training staff moved him to the locker room. The team confirmed he would not return.
Jackson had missed the previous three games due to an ankle injury. He sustained that injury in Week 4. He sat out for nearly a month before returning to Buffalo. Tyler Huntley replaced Jackson at quarterback. Huntley suffered a toe injury in the second quarter. The Ravens are now relying on Joe Fagnano. Fagnano is an undrafted rookie from UConn. This is his first career appearance.
The Ravens faced a stark performance gap with Jackson on the field this season. With him active, the team averaged 29.8 points per game and posted a 3-1 record in their first four games. Without him for the last three weeks, the team went 1-2 while averaging 17.7 points per game.
A right thumb injury affects a quarterback's grip. The Ravens play the Jaguars on Thursday night in Week 9. The team has already ruled Jackson out for Sunday's game. His status for Thursday remains a concern for Baltimore.
