Lamar Jackson injury update: Ravens QB ruled out against Bills after suffering thumb injury

Just when Baltimore Ravens fans thought things were finally looking up, Lamar Jackson's return took a scary turn. The star quarterback was back on the field after missing three straight games with an ankle injury, but his comeback against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 1, lasted just one offensive play. And honestly, it was probably the last thing Ravens fans wanted to see.Lamar Jackson suffers injury on first offensive playJackson was making his return against Josh Allen and the Bills, with Baltimore hoping its two-time MVP could give the struggling offense a much-needed boost. But things went wrong almost immediately. On Baltimore's opening offensive snap, Jackson attempted a pass to wide receiver Zay Flowers. As he released the ball, his right hand collided with Bills pass rusher Gregory Rousseau's arm.Jackson appeared to be in immediate pain after the play. He walked toward the sideline before heading straight to the locker room, leaving fans worried about what had just happened. The Ravens initially listed Jackson as questionable to return with a right thumb injury. However, the team later ruled him out for the remainder of the game.Jackson's return was supposed to be a big moment for Baltimore. The quarterback had missed the previous three games because of an ankle injury, including a difficult stretch for the Ravens, who went 1-2 during his absence.Before getting sidelined, Jackson had started the season strongly, completing 70.8% of his passes for 967 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception in four starts. His return was expected to bring some much-needed energy to an offense that had struggled without him. Instead, Baltimore suddenly found itself facing another quarterback setback.For Ravens fans, the bigger question now is what Jackson's latest injury could mean moving forward. After already missing valuable time with his ankle issue, another setback is certainly not ideal for a team hoping to get its season back on track. For now, the confirmed concern is his right thumb injury, and any longer-term implications will depend on further medical updates. Jackson's return was supposed to be a fresh start. Instead, it turned into another frustrating chapter in Baltimore's injury troubles.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.