Ravens Lose Jackson and Huntley to Injuries, Turn to Emergency QB

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Lamar Jackson was injured in his first game back from an injury.

Heavy NFL - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was injured against the Buffalo Bills.

Draft Sharks - Huntley was listed as questionable to return with a toe injury.

Heavy NFL - The Ravens turned to emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano after Jackson and Huntley were out.

Fox News - Jackson was injured on Baltimore’s first offensive play; Huntley took over at quarterback before also being injured.

Fox News - Jackson hit his right thumb against the arm of Buffalo defensive end Greg Rousseau while throwing.

WHAT:

Fox News - Jackson immediately grabbed his thumb in pain, went to the Ravens’ medical tent, and was escorted to the locker room with a towel around his right hand.

Fox News - Baltimore initially listed Jackson as questionable to return with a right-thumb injury, then ruled him out of the game.

Draft Sharks - The Ravens had lost Jackson before Huntley was listed as questionable to return.

Fox News - In four games that season, Jackson completed 68 of 96 passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and one interception; he also had 144 rushing yards and one touchdown.

Fox News - Baltimore was 3-1 in Jackson’s starts before the Bills game.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The injuries occurred during Baltimore’s game against Buffalo.

Fox News - The game was played in Orchard Park, New York.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The matchup was Baltimore’s Week 8 game.

Fox News - Jackson was making his first start since Oct. 4 and returned after missing three games.

Fox News - Jackson had sustained a high-ankle sprain in Baltimore’s victory over Tennessee.

WHY:

Fox News - Jackson injured his right thumb when it struck Rousseau’s arm as he threw the ball.

HOW:

Fox News - Jackson’s injury was to the thumb on his throwing hand.

Fox News - The article said a quarterback with an injured throwing-hand thumb cannot spin the football.

Fox News - The article said Jackson’s mobility and ability to tolerate pain had been the primary concerns following his high-ankle sprain.

Lamar Jackson was ruled out against Buffalo after injuring his throwing thumb on Baltimore’s first play. Tyler Huntley took over, but also suffered a toe injury and was questionable to return. With both quarterbacks sidelined, the Ravens turned to emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano.