Talk about a gut punch right in the middle of a dominant performance. Lamar Jackson is questionable to return for the Ravens with an ankle injury, putting a serious cloud over what was otherwise looking like an incredible day. The injury happened late in the second quarter during a sack, and suddenly, Tyler Huntley is under center, trying to keep things rolling.
Jackson’s Stellar Day Cut Short After Explosive First Half
Before the injury, Lamar was absolutely torching the Titans. He was 15 of 20 for 222 yards and two touchdowns. His passer rating for the day? A ridiculous 144.2. That’s the kind of numbers that make you feel invincible, and then, boom, a sack changes everything. You just hate to see a player performing at that level get sidelined. Zay Flowers was also having himself a game, pulling in seven catches for 124 yards and a touchdown, clearly benefiting from Jackson’s hot hand.
Ravens Leading Big, But Injury Concerns Mount
Even with Jackson out, the Ravens are still up big, leading the Titans 24-7. But honestly, who cares about the score when your franchise QB is on the sideline with an ankle injury? It’s a huge shift in momentum, and you know the entire team, the entire city, is just waiting for an update. To add another layer of concern, cornerback Marlon Humphrey has also been ruled out for the game with a calf injury. It’s a rough turn of events on the injury front for an otherwise commanding performance.
What happens next is anyone’s guess, but the Ravens definitely have to ride this out. Losing Lamar, even for a few quarters, is a massive blow, and the immediate future of this game now hangs in the balance. All eyes are on that ankle.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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