Overview
- Jackson left the Ravens’ Week 8 game at Buffalo on the first offensive play after his right thumb struck Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau, and the team ruled him out for Sunday’s contest.
- Ravens coach Jesse Minter said Jackson will need surgery and be placed on injured reserve, which under NFL rules makes the earliest realistic return mid‑December (a minimum four‑game absence).
- Backup Tyler Huntley also exited the game with a toe injury and was ruled out, forcing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano into action and leaving the team without its top two quarterbacks for the short term.
- Visual reports showed Jackson wearing a heavy protective brace on his right thumb and independent medical commentary described an obvious deformity consistent with a fracture or dislocation that would prevent gripping and throwing the ball.
- The loss drops Baltimore to 4‑4, creates pressure to adjust game plans for a Thursday short week against Jacksonville, and raises the likelihood the Ravens will explore short‑term roster moves, including the trade market for a veteran quarterback.