Sports · November 1, 2026
Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Bills after one play with thumb injury
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a right thumb injury on his first offensive play during the November 1 game against the Buffalo Bills. Returning from a three-game absence due to a high-ankle sprain, Jackson's hand struck a defender's arm while throwing a pass. Following the Ravens' 36-10 loss, head coach Jesse Minter announced that Jackson would undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. The Ravens also faced further injury issues at the quarterback position during the game when backup Tyler Huntley exited with a toe injury, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to make his NFL debut.
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Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Bills after one play with thumb injury
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Lamar Jackson headed for injured reserve: Ravens QB to undergo surgery after injuring thumb vs. Bills
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Ravens turn to undrafted rookie QB with Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley hurt
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Lamar suffers thumb injury on Ravens' first offensive play, won't return
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the Ravens' first offensive play against the Buffalo Bills
- The injury occurred on Sunday, November 1
- Jackson was ruled out for the remainder of the game
- Jackson had just returned to the field after missing the previous three games
Reported by only some outlets
- Jackson's hand hit a defender's arm while throwing to Zay Flowers
- Jackson will undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve
- Jackson will miss at least four games, with the earliest possible return on December 13 against the Buccaneers
- Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley was injured on a sack and fumble in the second quarter
- Huntley's injury was to his toe
- Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano made his NFL debut as the third-string quarterback
- The Bills defeated the Ravens 36-10
- Jackson's previous three-game absence was due to a high-ankle sprain
Confirmed
- Lamar Jackson injured his thumb on the first play against the Bills.
- Jackson was ruled out for the game.
- The injury happened as Jackson's hand hit a defender during a pass attempt.
- Jackson had missed the three previous games with an ankle injury.
Reported
- Lamar Jackson will undergo surgery and move to injured reserve. (CBS Sports)
- Tyler Huntley suffered a toe injury and is questionable to return. (Newsweek)
- Joe Fagnano made his debut and completed passes of 15 and 13 yards before being sacked. (Newsweek)
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