Lamar suffers thumb injury on Ravens' first offensive play, won't return

• Jamison HensleyNov 1, 2026, 01:44 PM ET

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  Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Lamar Jackson's return lasted one play.

Jackson, the star quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game at the Buffalo Bills with a right thumb injury.

He hurt his right thumb on his first play in Sunday's game. While throwing a pass, Jackson had his right hand struck by the hand of Bills outside linebacker Greg Rousseau, who was attempting to knock down the throw.

The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player immediately looked down at his hand and went to the sideline. He went into the tunnel with his right hand wrapped and held by a trainer.

This marked Jackson's first game back after missing the past three games with a high ankle sprain. It's a devastating loss for Baltimore, which had scored only five touchdowns in the previous 14 quarters without Jackson.

The Ravens (4-3) are looking to avoid a three-game losing streak.