Overview
- Lamar Jackson was placed on injured reserve on Thursday, Nov. 5 after suffering a fractured and dislocated right thumb that is expected to require surgery and an estimated six-to-nine week recovery, and he has told teammates he hopes to return this season.
- Backup Tyler Huntley was ruled out for the season with turf toe, leaving Baltimore without its top two quarterbacks and forcing emergency depth moves.
- The Ravens traded with Arizona for veteran Jacoby Brissett, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick in exchange for Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick, and head coach Jesse Minter said he expects Brissett to start in Week 10.
- Baltimore’s offense has produced far fewer yards and points without Jackson, a drop reflected in a per-quarter yardage gap the team has highlighted, and the Ravens have lost four straight games and fallen to 4-5.
- What to watch next: Brissett’s quick integration with quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork, Jackson’s rehab timetable and the Ravens’ upcoming run of winnable opponents will shape whether the team can salvage its playoff hopes or pivot to other roster moves.