Lamar Jackson leaves after opening snap as thumb injury ends game against Buffalo

Lamar Jackson left Baltimore’s game against Buffalo after one offensive snap. He injured his right thumb on that play and went to the locker room. Jackson was initially listed as questionable to return before he was declared out during the first quarter.

The contact with Gregory Rousseau happened while Jackson was trying to pass. Jackson had been absent for three games because of an ankle injury before this game.

After Jackson departed, Tyler Huntley assumed the quarterback duties for Baltimore. Huntley replaced Jackson and took over the position after the injury.

Jackson’s exit removed him from the game after Baltimore’s opening offensive play and shifted the Ravens’ quarterback role to Huntley. The injury was to Jackson’s right thumb, and the sequence included his departure for the locker room, an initial questionable designation and a first-quarter ruling that he would not return. Jackson’s absence followed three games missed because of an ankle injury.

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