Lamar Jackson Exits Game Early With Thumb Injury
The Baltimore Ravens' star quarterback was ruled out for the remainder of the match against the Buffalo Bills after suffering an injury on the first play.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson exited the game against the Buffalo Bills almost immediately after the opening kickoff, marking a significant early blow to the team's chances. Jackson was injured during the very first offensive play of the game, when his hand made contact with a defender's arm while attempting to throw the ball 123.
The nature of the injury has been identified as a thumb issue, specifically affecting his throwing hand 23. This is particularly concerning given that Jackson had already missed three previous games due to an ankle injury, making his availability crucial for the team's success 2.
Tyler Huntley stepped in as the quarterback following Jackson’s departure, taking over the leadership role for the remainder of the game 23. The severity of Jackson's thumb injury means he was officially ruled out for the rest of the contest against the Bills 2.
While the immediate impact of Jackson's absence is clear, the long-term implications remain uncertain. If the injury is a dislocation or fracture, Jackson could be sidelined for multiple games, potentially extending his time away from the field 3.
What we know
- - 123 Lamar Jackson was injured on the first play of the game against the Buffalo Bills.
- - 23 The injury involved Jackson's thumb.
- - 23 Tyler Huntley took over as quarterback after Jackson left the game.
- - 2 Jackson was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- - 2 Jackson had previously missed three games due to an ankle injury.
- - 3 A dislocated or fractured thumb could keep Jackson out for more than just this game.
What remains unclear
- - The exact nature and severity of Jackson's thumb injury have not been confirmed, leaving open the possibility of a longer absence if it is more serious than initially thought.
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 79%, weighted across 8 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens was injured during the first offensive play of the game against the Buffalo Bills. (92%)
- likely The injury occurred when Jackson's hand hit a defender's arm while throwing the ball. (83%)
- likely Jackson's injury was to his thumb. (83%)
- likely Tyler Huntley replaced Jackson as the quarterback after the injury. (83%)
- likely Jackson was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Buffalo Bills. (70%)
- likely Jackson had previously missed three games due to an ankle injury. (70%)
- likely A dislocated or fractured thumb would likely keep Jackson out for more than just this game. (68%)
- unverified Jackson had previously played four games this season, achieving significant success. (49%)
Sources
- Sky Sports — Ravens' Jackson injured on opening drive vs Bills LIVE!
https://www.skysports.com/nfl/live-blog/12040/13606771/nfl-baltimore-ravens-at-buffalo-bills-live-updates-result-and-highlights-as-lamar-jackson-and-josh-allen-face-off-live-on-sky-sports - CBS Sports NFL — Lamar Jackson exits game with injury: Ravens QB ruled out vs. Bills after just one play
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-jackson-injury-updates-ravens-bills/ - Fox News — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson injured once again and out of the game after only one play against Bills
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-injured-once-again-out-game-after-one-play-against-bills