Lamar Jackson’s big return from an ankle injury lasted all of one quarter on Sunday, as the Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback left the game against the Buffalo Bills with a right thumb injury. This hit happened on his first passing attempt of the game when his hand slammed into a Bills player’s helmet, leaving Jackson grimacing and in immediate pain. You could tell right away this wasn’t good.
Another QB Down for Baltimore
After the injury, Jackson was quickly accompanied by trainers and headed straight back to the Ravens’ locker room for further testing. The team initially slapped a “questionable to return” tag on him, but by the end of the first quarter, he was officially declared out for the rest of the game. But wait, it gets wilder. Jackson wasn’t the only Ravens quarterback to go down on Sunday. Their primary backup, Tyler Huntley, also got hurt in the second quarter, taking him out of the game completely. That forced undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano into action, and if Fagnano gets dinged up and Huntley can’t come back, running back Justice Hill is somehow listed as the emergency quarterback. Seriously, how did it get this bad?
A Troubling Pattern for the Ravens
This isn’t just a tough break, it’s a pattern, and it’s gotta be nerve-wracking for Ravens fans. Jackson had already missed Baltimore’s last three games because of that ankle injury, a stretch where the Ravens only managed a 1-2 record. And remember last season? He sat out four games then too, with hamstring and knee injuries, and that absolutely derailed their year as they ended up missing the playoffs. Now, Baltimore entered Sunday’s game with a 4-3 record, putting them in last place in the super competitive AFC North. You gotta wonder what this means for their season with their star QB sidelined again, and two backups also dealing with injuries.
This whole situation is a developing story. What happens next for the Ravens and their playoff hopes is anyone’s guess, but it’s clear they’re in a tough spot.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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