Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson injured once again and out of the game after only one play against Bills
Lamar Jackson’s return to the Baltimore Ravens lasted one play against the Buffalo Bills before he injured his right thumb while throwing. He left the game and was ruled out, leaving Baltimore without its starting quarterback and raising fresh concerns about his fitness.
Jackson’s thumb struck Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau’s arm on the Ravens’ first offensive snap. The article said the injury might be a dislocation or fracture, but the team had not confirmed its nature. Backup Tyler Huntley then left with a toe injury, so third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano, who had not played in a regular-season game, took over. Jackson had missed the previous three games with a high-ankle sprain; in four appearances this season, he had thrown for 967 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown.
In short
- Jackson was ruled out after injuring his right thumb on his first play back.
- Backup Tyler Huntley also left with a toe injury.
- Unconfirmed fears of a serious thumb injury could prolong Jackson’s absence.
Explained simply
The Baltimore Ravens are an American football team in the NFL, where the quarterback leads the offence and throws or runs with the ball. Lamar Jackson is the Ravens’ starting quarterback and one of the team’s main attacking players; Tyler Huntley is his usual backup.
Jackson has dealt with injuries during the season, making his availability important to Baltimore’s plans. If the starting and backup quarterbacks cannot play, the team may have to rely on a less experienced player, which can affect how its offence operates.