Lamar Jackson leaves Ravens-Titans game with ankle injury, replaced by Tyler Huntley in second half
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury and was replaced early in the second half by backup Tyler Huntley.
Jackson appeared to be injured on a sack late in the first half against the Tennessee Titans, and Huntley took the field to lead Baltimore’s offense to start the second. The Ravens have officially ruled Jackson eligible to return with an ankle injury.
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Titans defensive end Jermaine Johnson chased Jackson from behind for a sack on the final offensive play of the first half. Jackson was able to get up from the tackle and leave the field. It was not clear at the time that he had been injured.
But the slow-motion replay showed Jackson’s left ankle snagged and twisted under Johnson’s body as Johnson slammed him from behind. And Jackson couldn’t get back on the field to start the third quarter.
The severity and precise nature of Jackson’s injury were initially unclear. Baltimore led 24-7 when Huntley took over at quarterback, taking pressure off Baltimore’s offense with its two-time MVP quarterback on the sidelines.
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Jackson on track for another MVP-like start to the season
Baltimore entered Sunday with a chance to join the Cleveland Browns at 3-1 atop the AFC North. Jackson, of course, represents an important part of Baltimore’s hopes in the division and beyond. He was having another good start to the season before Sunday’s injury.
Jackson entered Sunday’s game having completed 69.7% of his passes for 248.3 yards per game with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. He led the NFL in yards per attempt (9.8) and yards per completion (14.1). He added 124 yards (7.3 ypa) and 1 touchdown on the ground.
Jackson completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and 2 touchdowns in the first half against the Titans.
The Ravens are certainly hoping Jackson’s injury doesn’t linger. Baltimore has upcoming games against the Falcons, Browns, Bengals, Bills and Jaguars.
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