Lamar Jackson’s return from a high left ankle injury didn’t last very long. It was the complete opposite, as the Baltimore Ravens superstar two-way quarterback lasted just a snap in Sunday’s marquee matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Jackson had his right hand struck by Buffalo linebacker Greg Rousseau as the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player was trying to make a pass. That led to Jackson later leaving the field with a banged-up finger.
Here is a look at that finger injury, as shown on the broadcast while he was leaving the field to get checked on.
A closer look at Lamar Jackson's thumb injury.
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Ravens Get Bad News on QB Front After Injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntly in Week 8
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks on during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.
Oct 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks on during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
There was some hope among fans that Jackson would be able to shake it off and return to the game, but he is now apparently done for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season.
Baltimore head coach Jesse Minter delivered the tough news following his team’s 36-10 loss to the Bills about Jackson needing surgery to address the injury, which also means a trip to the injured reserve (via Jamison Hensley of ESPN).
Making things worse for Baltimore’s quarterback situation is another injury to one of its signal-callers, with backup Tyler Huntley leaving the second quarter of the Bills game with a foot injury.
It remains to be seen the extent of Huntley’s injury, but if he will have to miss time, Baltimore will have to rely on third-stringer Joe Fagnano, who was also left to finish the game versus Buffalo. Fagnano went 10/21 for 91 passing yards, zero touchdowns and an interception.
Baltimore is now on a three-game losing skid after starting the season with a 4-1 record.
A view of the Baltimore Ravens logo and helmets before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium.
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the Baltimore Ravens logo and helmets before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images