Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery on his right thumb and land on the injured reserve list after getting hurt against the Buffalo Bills, mediotiempo.com reported. The injury occurred during the opening offensive play of the matchup when Jackson attempted to deflect a pass intended for Zay Flowers. His hand struck the arm of Buffalo defensive player Greg Rousseau, forcing the quarterback to leave the field. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed the extent of the damage following the game. “That will be a matter of surgery. He will go to the injured reserve list,” Minter said. “It’s a tough situation.”
Ravens Rely on Backup Quarterbacks in Buffalo Loss
The Ravens were forced to turn deeper into their roster after Jackson exited the contest. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley also suffered a toe injury near the start of the second quarter, which sidelined him for the remainder of the game. That sequence left Baltimore leaning on third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano to finish out the matchup.
Buffalo capitalized on the depleted Ravens lineup to secure a 36-10 victory. Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 21 of 34 pass attempts for 289 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while absorbing a single sack. Running backs James Cook III and Allen both contributed rushing scores for Buffalo, while Dalton Kincaid and DJ Moore caught touchdown passes. The loss drops Baltimore in the AFC standings, where they previously held a strong position in the division.
Ravens HC says Lamar Jackson to undergo surgery on thumb and will be placed on IR. pic.twitter.com/kGrVOV2AQW
Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar Jackson’s Injury
When did Lamar Jackson injure his thumb?
Lamar Jackson injured his right thumb on the very first offensive play of the game against the Buffalo Bills while trying to deflect a pass intended for Zay Flowers.
What did head coach Jesse Minter say about the injury?
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed that the quarterback requires an operation and will be placed on the injured reserve list.
Who replaced Lamar Jackson during the game?
The Ravens initially turned to backup quarterback Tyler Huntley before he suffered a toe injury in the second quarter, forcing the team to use third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano.
An up-close look at what happened to Lamar Jackson on the injury to the thumb on his throwing hand. pic.twitter.com/mSxJeNsNFG
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