Lamar Jackson reportedly faces 6–9 weeks out
NFL Network says the Ravens quarterback is expected to return this season after a right-thumb injury.
NFL Network reports that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to miss six to nine weeks because of an injury to his right thumb, while anticipating a return later this season.
The report says Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley, who is out for the season with turf toe, were placed on injured reserve. The Ravens subsequently acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett in a trade.
Baltimore turns to Brissett
With Jackson and Huntley unavailable, the Ravens started undrafted third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano against Jacksonville on Thursday night, according to NFL Network. The report does not provide a game date or score.
Baltimore acquired Brissett on Friday. He had started all eight games for the Arizona Cardinals before being benched during their Week 8 comeback win over Dallas and later moved to third string, the report says.
Jackson’s season so far
Jackson has started five games this season and finished three, according to the report. He left a Week 4 game with an ankle sprain and missed three weeks. In Week 8, he was knocked out on the opening snap after his right hand collided with a Buffalo defender.
NFL Network lists Jackson at 68 completions on 97 attempts for 967 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception, with 144 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
Brissett’s numbers and Baltimore’s schedule
The report credits Brissett with a 63.3% completion rate, 1,719 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.
Baltimore’s next listed opponents are the Chargers, Panthers, Texans and Buccaneers, followed by four games in the AFC North. NFL Network described the Ravens as last in the division at the time of its report. Jackson’s anticipated return is an expectation, not confirmation that he will be available for a particular game.
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The injury timetable and expected return are attributed to NFL Network; the report does not establish a specific return date.
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