Simply because the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson nightmare ended, one other one started.
Jackson, who missed the final three video games with a high-ankle sprain earlier than returning Sunday, exited after Baltimore’s first offensive snap towards the Payments with a proper thumb damage and was dominated out for the remainder of the sport.
After dropping again and making an attempt a throw, Payments exterior linebacker Greg Rousseau made contact with Jackson’s proper hand and he rushed towards the quarterback, and Jackson instantly walked towards the sideline.
He then went to the locker room with a towel over his proper hand.
Jackson recorded seven whole touchdowns throughout the Ravens’ opening 4 video games earlier than his ankle damage, and he admitted final week to reporters that he wasn’t pain-free in his ankle — however nonetheless deliberate to strive taking part in.
“I really feel like I’m not a statue,” Jackson stated. “I’m in a position to transfer round slightly higher. I’m going to present it a shot.”
Tyler Huntley, who began in Jackson’s place throughout his final damage, took over after the primary snap, and the Ravens — who trailed the Payments 10-0 late within the first quarter — punted on their first two possessions Sunday.
