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Ravens' Lamar Jackson out for rest of game with thumb injury
Jackson needs surgery and is headed to injured reserve, leaving Baltimore with a minimum four-game absence and a possible season-ending loss at quarterback.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a right thumb injury on the team's opening offensive play against the Buffalo Bills and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- Returning from a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, Jackson was injured while throwing a pass that collided with Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau on the follow-through. Dr. David Chao noted an "obvious right thumb deformity" following the collision.
- Backup Tyler "Snoop" Huntley replaced Jackson but suffered a toe injury early in the second quarter, forcing the Ravens to deploy undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano. Baltimore lost 36-10, dropping to 4-4 on the season.
- Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed post-game that Jackson requires surgery on his injured thumb and will be placed on injured reserve. Minter noted the injury could be season-ending.
- Facing a short week, the Ravens must prepare to host the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, November 5, 2026 for a prime-time matchup. The coaching staff will now finalize contingency plans without their starting quarterback.
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Lamar Jackson needs surgery for thumb injury and could miss rest of season, Ravens coach says
Lamar Jackson needs surgery for a thumb injury he suffered on Baltimore's first offensive snap against Buffalo on Sunday, and the injury could be season-ending, Ravens coach Jesse Minter said.
·New York, United States
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Lamar Jackson ruled out after thumb injury on first snap back
Lamar Jackson’s return after missing three games with an ankle injury lasted one play before he hurt his right thumb/throwing hand against the Bills and left for the locker room. He was listed as questionable to return, with Tyler Huntley replacing him.
·Alexandria, United States
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ORCHARD PARK, New York, USA (AP) — Lamar Jackson was ruled out after the thumb of the right hand, with which he launches, was injured in the first offensive play of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
·Pennsylvania, United States
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