Ravens lose Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injuries as emergency QB enters

In his long-awaited return from a high ankle sprain, Lamar Jackson is hurt again. Later, his backup Tyler Huntley went down with a toe injury.

That sent emergency third quarterback Joe Fagnano into the game for his NFL debut.

On the first offensive play for the Baltimore Ravens’ against the Buffalo Bills, the two-time MVP dropped back to pass and was hurt on a throw. Jackson’s throwing hand collided with Greg Rousseau on the follow-through.

The Ravens initially ruled Jackson as questionable to return with a right thumb injury. The team then officially ruled him out for the game several minutes later. After the game, coach Jesse Minter reported that Jackson needs surgery and will be placed on injured reserve.

Here’s what happened:

Jackson immediately jogged off the field with his hand motionless, quickly heading back to the locker room.

The Bills led 7-0 after scoring on the opening drive, as Tyler Huntley entered at quarterback for the Ravens. Huntley started the last three games for Baltimore with Jackson out, going 1-2.

But midway through the second quarter, with Baltimore trailing Buffalo 13-7, Huntley suffered a toe injury and was questionable to return. He was twisted up on a tackle by Ed Oliver, which sent him out of the game. He was later ruled out for the game at halftime.

Fagnano, 25, had never played an NFL snap after going undrafted in April out of UConn. He was 2 for 4 for 28 yards on his first possession, which ended in a Tyler Loop missed field goal from 34 yards out. Fagnano ended up going 10 of 21 for 91 yards and an interception in the 36-10 loss.

The Ravens are 4-3 on the season, and another long-term injury for Jackson or Huntley could be detrimental in the competitive AFC North.

With Jackson and Huntley now out for the rest of the game against Buffalo, their next chance to get on the field would be Thursday night when Baltimore hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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