Lamar Jackson injured on first snap back from month-long absence
Jackson's right thumb was injured on his opening play Sunday, likely fractured, forcing him out after missing three games.
Jackson returned to the field Sunday for his first game since Oct. 4.
Jackson's return lasted just one snap. On the Ravens' opening offensive play, he hit his thumb against Buffalo defensive end Greg Rousseau's arm while throwing.
Jackson grabbed his thumb in obvious pain. The quick decision to rule him out suggests a fractured or dislocated thumb that will sideline him well beyond this game.
Tyler Huntley replaced him but also left in the second quarter with a toe injury. Third-string emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano, who had never played in a regular season game, had to take over.
Before this injury, Jackson had been highly productive: 68 passes complete from 96 throws, 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception across four games.
- Buffalo Bills
- Opponent
- 3 games
- Games missed before return
Why it mattersA star quarterback's injury setback cascades through the roster, forcing the Ravens to play with a third-stringer in a critical game.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but NFL fans following the Ravens will track how this injury crisis affects their playoff push.
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