Ruled out after first play against Bills, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson suffers thumb injury
Injury on opening play
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to the field Sunday to face Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The matchup had drawn attention as a meeting between two of the league’s top quarterbacks.
On Jackson’s first offensive play, his hand collided with the hand of Bills edge rusher Gregory Rousseau. Jackson appeared to be in pain, and medical staff placed a towel over his hand before taking him to the locker room.
Jackson ruled out
Jackson was later ruled out with a right thumb injury. The injury came after he had increased his practice activity enough to take part in the game. His availability going forward is now in doubt. The report described the injury as a major blow for a player who has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons.
Ravens face a challenge
Baltimore needed Jackson back after blowing double-digit leads in each of its previous two games. The Ravens have scored 23 points across those two games. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley has been serviceable in the past, but the report said Baltimore would have a difficult task against the Bills’ high-scoring offense without Jackson.
Key points
- Jackson was ruled out with a right thumb injury after his hand collided with Gregory Rousseau’s.
- The injury occurred on Jackson’s first offensive play against Buffalo.
- Jackson’s future availability is uncertain after he returned from increased practice activity.
- Baltimore has scored 23 points in its last two games and will turn to Tyler Huntley.