The Baltimore Ravens were hopeful for a significant boost with the return of star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who had missed three games due to an ankle injury. However, their excitement was short-lived. Just one snap into the game against the Buffalo Bills, Jackson injured his thumb on his throwing hand and immediately went to the locker room.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley stepped in temporarily, but the focus quickly shifted back to Jackson's status on the sideline. A report from Albert Breer on X (formerly Twitter) revealed a concerning update along with visual confirmation. He noted that Jackson was seen wearing a heavy black protective brace over his right thumb while he walked the sideline in a blue hooded sweatshirt, suggesting that the injury might be serious.
Article Continues BelowThe hard brace that Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is wearing over his right thumb here. He’s back in the sideline now. pic.twitter.com/UFGgw4tNb7
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 1, 2026
The situation worsened for the Ravens when Huntley also suffered an injury shortly afterward, forcing the team to rely on undrafted rookie free agent Joe Fagnano. Reports from ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo indicated that Huntley was questionable to return, pending clearance.