Lamar Jackson Placed on Injured Reserve, Will Undergo Thumb Surgery After Ravens' Loss to Bills

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve and will undergo surgery after suffering a thumb injury in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Jackson, who was making his first start after missing the previous three games, left the contest early and did not return. The Ravens have not announced a specific timeline for his recovery, but placing him on IR means he will miss at least three weeks. This is a significant blow to Baltimore's playoff hopes, as Jackson is the centerpiece of their offense. Tyler Huntley is expected to take over as the starter, with Anthony Brown serving as backup. The Ravens currently hold a wild-card spot, but face a tough remaining schedule. Jackson's injury raises questions about his long-term durability and contract situation, as he is playing under the franchise tag. The team will need to rally around Huntley to keep their postseason aspirations alive.