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Lamar Jackson’s injury timeline revealed with Ravens season in jeopardy
The Ravens say Lamar Jackson’s broken and dislocated thumb is expected to keep him out for 6–10 weeks, putting his return in doubt as Baltimore tries to rescue its season. The team is 4–5, last in the AFC North and outside the playoff picture, so Jackson may not return unless the Ravens stay in contention.
Jackson suffered the injury on the first snap of the Week 8 game against Buffalo and requires surgery. A return at the shorter end of the estimate could come in Week 16 against Cleveland; the longer estimate points to the early playoffs, if Baltimore qualifies. He had already missed three games with a high-ankle sprain, while backup Tyler Huntley’s toe injury is season-ending; the Ravens have since acquired Jacoby Brissett and face the winless Chargers on Monday.
In short
- Jackson is expected to miss 6–10 weeks with a thumb injury.
- Baltimore are 4–5 and outside the playoff picture.
- His return could come in Week 16 or the playoffs.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
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The case for
The Ravens have a strong case for prioritising Jackson’s recovery: a broken, dislocated thumb requiring surgery needs time to heal, and rushing him back could risk further harm or undermine his performance. With the team at 4–5 and already outside the playoff picture, it may be more prudent to assess its prospects as the season unfolds than to commit now to a return date.
The case against
The Ravens also have a case for seeking Jackson’s return as soon as he is medically ready: at 4–5, the season is still under way, and his availability could materially improve the team’s chance of staying in contention. Fans and teammates may reasonably see a timely return as worth pursuing, provided medical guidance is followed and the decision accounts for both the risks of playing and the cost of waiting.