Lamar Jackson Out at Least Four Games
The Ravens' quarterback will undergo surgery on a right thumb injury and be placed on injured reserve after the team's loss to the Bills.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will have surgery on his right thumb and be placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games. The injury occurred in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, which also left backup Tyler Huntley ruled out with a right foot injury.
Why it matters
Jackson's absence leaves the Ravens without their starting quarterback for an extended stretch, forcing the team to rely on less experienced options. The timing adds pressure ahead of Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jackson is required to miss at least four games under injured reserve rules after surgery on his right thumb. Jacksonville, Thursday's opponent, is 5-2 this season following a 42-7 rout of Indianapolis.
The players
Lamar Jackson
Jackson is the Baltimore Ravens' starting quarterback and a former NFL MVP known for his dual-threat running ability.
Tyler Huntley
Huntley is a backup quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens who would likely start if healthy enough to play.
Joe Fagnano
Fagnano is an undrafted rookie quarterback from UConn who entered the Ravens' game after the injuries.
The details
Jackson was injured on the first play of the game when he hit his hand against Buffalo's Greg Rousseau on the follow-through of a pass; his right thumb appeared bent out of position and he returned with a hand cast. Huntley, who was returning from a hamstring issue, hurt his right foot when his toe appeared to get stuck in the turf, and undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano from UConn entered at quarterback.
Timeline
Nov. 1, 2026: Ravens lose to the Bills as Jackson and Huntley are injured.
Nov. 5, 2026: Ravens face the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football.
Season Trajectory
The injury comes as the Ravens are already trailing in the AFC playoff picture after losing to the Bills, and it reshapes their quarterback depth heading into a critical stretch. Jacksonville's 5-2 start shows the division is tightening even as Baltimore loses its starter.
Fantasy managers holding Jackson or Huntley will need to find replacement quarterbacks for at least the next four weeks. Ravens-game viewers on Thursday night will see whether Huntley is cleared or if Fagnano starts.
The takeaway
Injury timelines in the NFL can shift quickly, so fans and fantasy managers should monitor official injury reports closely before each game. Replacing a starting quarterback mid-season often reshapes a team's entire offensive plan.
What happens next
Ravens face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football on Nov. 5, 2026, the first game without Jackson.
Further reading
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