Lamar Jackson exits with ankle injury, listed day-to-day by Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Sunday’s Week 4 matchup against the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury and did not return in a 24-18 victory. The former MVP was hurt late in the second quarter, and his status has now been described as day-to-day as the team begins a critical week of evaluation.

Jackson injured on late first-half sack

Jackson went down on the second-to-last play of the first half when Jermaine Johnson II brought him down for a sack and appeared to twist his ankle. Before exiting, Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 20 rushing yards, helping Baltimore build a 24-7 halftime lead.

After the game, head coach Jesse Minter told reporters the Ravens do not yet know the full severity of Jackson’s ankle issue. He added that the staff even considered allowing Jackson to return for the second half, an indication the injury was not immediately ruled as serious enough to end his day from the outset.

According to NFL Network, Jackson is being viewed as a day-to-day case, and the Ravens plan to monitor and treat the ankle throughout the week. The team has not provided a timeline for his potential return to full practice or game action.

Huntley finishes the game as offense stalls

Tyler Huntley opened the second half at quarterback for Baltimore with the Ravens up by 17 points. He was efficient in relief, connecting on 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards and rushing four times for 16 yards. Despite that efficiency, the Ravens’ offense failed to put any more points on the board after the break, relying on their early cushion to secure the win.

Running back Derrick Henry carried much of the load for Baltimore, posting 73 rushing yards and one touchdown on 23 attempts against his former team, the Titans. His production on the ground helped the Ravens manage the clock and protect their first-half advantage without Jackson under centre.

Strong season start now in question

Jackson entered Week 4 with 745 passing yards, four touchdown passes and one interception through three games. He also led the NFL in yards per attempt (9.8) and yards per attempt off play-action (13.4), underscoring how explosive Baltimore’s passing attack had been with him directing the offense.

With those numbers as a backdrop, Jackson’s health becomes one of the key storylines for Baltimore moving forward. Until there is more clarity on his ankle, the Ravens must prepare for the possibility that Huntley could be needed beyond spot duty, while hoping their franchise quarterback avoids an extended absence.