Lamar Jackson needs surgery, headed to injured reserve with thumb injury sustained in loss to Bills
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Key Points:
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a right thumb injury on Baltimore's first offensive play against the Buffalo Bills and will require surgery, leading to a multi-week absence on injured reserve.
- Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley also left the game early with a toe injury, forcing the Ravens to rely on third-string emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano, an undrafted rookie making his NFL debut.
- Jackson's injury is a significant setback for the Ravens, who had high Super Bowl aspirations but currently hold a 4-4 record and face challenges without their two-time NFL MVP.
- This thumb injury adds to Jackson's recent injury struggles, including a high-ankle sprain earlier this season and multiple injuries last year that limited his play and impacted the Ravens' playoff chances.
- Jackson is under a lucrative five-year, $260 million contract and is now facing another extended absence during a critical stretch for Baltimore's season.
