Lamar Jackson Exits Ravens Loss With Thumb Injury

Baltimore's quarterback was ruled out before the first quarter ended after a single play back from an ankle injury.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football

Expressive sports illustration of a purple-jerseyed football player mid-scramble on a green field, a rival player in blue and red blurred at the edge. — Lamar Jackson left Baltimore's loss to the Buffalo Bills with a right thumb injury before the first quarter ended, and backup Tyler Huntley also exited with a toe injury. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Lamar Jackson injured his right thumb against the Buffalo Bills on November 1, ruled out before the first quarter ended. Backup Tyler Huntley also left with a toe injury, pushing rookie Joe Fagnano into his NFL debut.

Why it matters

Baltimore went 1-2 during Jackson's previous three-game absence, leaving the offense without its starter and its primary backup at once. The double loss puts the Ravens' quarterback depth to the test in the middle of the season.

Jackson's comeback from a three-game ankle absence lasted one play before the thumb injury, which came when his hand struck Bills pass rusher Gregory Rousseau. The severity of the thumb injury has not been disclosed.

The players

Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and two-time NFL MVP known for his dual-threat rushing ability.

Baltimore Ravens

Professional football franchise based in Baltimore that competes in the AFC North division of the NFL.

The details

Jackson's right hand struck Rousseau on Baltimore's first offensive snap, and he was ruled out before the first quarter ended. Huntley left the same game with a toe injury, leaving Fagnano, an undrafted rookie, to make his NFL debut.

November 1: Jackson injures his thumb against the Buffalo Bills and Fagnano makes his NFL debut.

Season Trajectory

Baltimore's 1-2 record during Jackson's three-game ankle absence shows how heavily the Ravens' results depend on their starter's availability. Losing both Jackson and Huntley in the same game leaves the team with an unproven rookie at a position where continuity matters most.

Fantasy managers relying on Jackson or Huntley must now account for Fagnano starting, a player without an NFL track record. Starting-lineup decisions for Baltimore's next game depend on the thumb and toe updates still pending from the team.

The takeaway

Quarterback injuries rarely stay isolated, and a team's depth at the position often decides how far a season can be salvaged. Watch Baltimore's injury reports closely before setting lineups that depend on the Ravens' offense.