Ravens Lose Both Quarterbacks
Lamar Jackson goes on injured reserve, and backup Tyler Huntley also exits the game, leaving a rookie to finish for Baltimore.
By Mei Lin ·
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is moving to injured reserve and will undergo surgery on his right thumb. The team confirmed this development after Jackson suffered the injury on the first offensive play of their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
The two-time NFL MVP threw an incomplete pass on that initial play. His throwing hand collided with the wrist of Buffalo pass rusher Greg Rousseau. Jackson immediately grabbed his hand and went to the sideline to show that his thumb was out of place. He was then taken to the locker room and ruled out a short time later.
Coach Jesse Minter said the injury could end Jackson's season. “Potentially. We’ll see where it goes,” Minter said when asked about the prognosis. Jackson had just returned from a three-game absence due to a left ankle injury. He was back on the sideline in the third quarter with a splint on his thumb.
The Ravens' backup quarterback, Tyler Huntley, also left the game with a right toe injury. The loss forced undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to finish the contest. Fagnano sustained an injury to his right foot but played through the rest of the game. The team lost 36-10 in Buffalo.
Baltimore is now 4-4 and has lost three straight games. The team faces a short week to determine its quarterback situation before hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.
In other injury news, Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was taken to a local hospital with a neck injury. Campbell was injured while tackling Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson with 14:48 remaining in the fourth quarter. Teammate Jimmy Rolder hit Hockenson from the other side during the play. Campbell, 26, lay motionless on the field for nine minutes while medical staff immobilized him. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Campbell was breathing and alert when he left on a cart.
The Lions, who beat the Vikings 19-15, also lost center Cade Mays with an ankle injury, edge rusher D.J. Wonnum with a concussion, safety Brian Branch with a concussion, cornerback D.J. Reed with a hip injury, and backup running back Jacob Saylors with a neck injury.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 draft, did not return after the first quarter of their 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys. Love had missed the previous two games with a right ankle sprain. Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson played through two broken ribs. He finished the game with eight receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown.
The Cowboys had three starters leave with injuries. Safety Caleb Downs, the 11th overall pick, entered concussion protocol. Tight end Jake Ferguson suffered an ankle injury, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. left with an ankle ailment. Los Angeles Rams cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson also exited their 24-9 win over the Chargers with back and shoulder injuries, respectively.
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton left their 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts with a knee injury. The Jaguars also lost defensive end Travon Walker to a rib injury and safety Eric Murray to an elbow injury.
