Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sustained an ankle injury during Sunday’s win over the Tennessee Titans and is reportedly evaluated as week-to-week pending an MRI. Jackson left the stadium wearing a walking boot, while backup Tyler Huntley secured the 24-18 victory.
Lamar Jackson Exits With Ankle Injury During Ravens Win Over Titans
The Baltimore Ravens secured a 24-18 victory against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium, but the win was overshadowed by an injury to quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday. Jackson sustained the injury on a sack by Titans defensive end Jermaine Johnson during the final offensive play of the first half. Slow-motion replay showed Jackson’s left ankle twisting underneath Johnson’s body as the defender brought him down from behind.
Prior to his exit, Jackson put together a dominant first half, completing 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 20 yards, continuing an MVP-caliber start to the season where he led the league in yards per attempt and yards per completion. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley took over under center at the start of the second half with Baltimore holding a 24-7 lead.
Prior to the kickoff on Sunday, Jackson had successfully thrown 69.7% of his passes, averaging 248.3 yards per contest accompanied by 4 touchdowns and 1 interception, alongside 124 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. The two-time NFL MVP, three-time All-Pro, and four-time Pro Bowler was selected by the Ravens with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft out of Louisville after winning the 2016 Heisman Trophy. Pro Football Reference notes that both his 8.3 adjusted yards per pass attempt and his 102.2 passer rating stand as the highest in NFL history.
The Ravens spent the second half managing the contest without their star playmaker. Baltimore head coach Jesse Minter noted that the team held a 24-7 halftime lead against Robert Saleh’s winless squad, allowing Minter to hold back his star quarterback and play his backup to ride out what he expected to be a win.
Huntley finished 8 of 9 passing for 63 yards, operating an offense that did little after halftime on a drizzly day in Charm City. Huntley explained that because of the rain and the lead, the focus was simply to take care of the ball and do what he could do for the team. While Jackson sat out, he stayed in pads and was active on the sideline throughout the second half, smiling at times and discussing a potential return.
Medical Evaluations and Prognosis Shape Baltimore’s Week Ahead
Initial reports regarding Jackson’s status varied immediately following the contest. While initial updates characterized him as day-to-day, subsequent reporting indicated that he is believed to be week to week, pending the results of an MRI scheduled for Monday to evaluate ligament damage. Jackson left the stadium wearing a protective walking boot and exhibiting a noticeable limp.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter addressed reporters after the game, downplaying immediate panic while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the injury. Minter noted that the team considered bringing Jackson back into the game if absolutely necessary before deciding to keep him on the sideline.
“Yeah, he was just dealing with a little bit of an ankle, we hope. I don’t know enough about it right now. But we’ll have to see where that’s at. But again, thought Snoop came in and ran the operation in a way that allowed us to get the win which is most important. And so we’ll see where that’s at.”
Jesse Minter, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach
Minter added that Snoop came in and ran the operation in a way that allowed us to get the win
and emphasized that that's what is most important.
The team’s depth at the position includes Tyler Huntley, who has played six NFL seasons across five years with Baltimore and one year with the Miami Dolphins.
Huntley and the Ravens Defense Hold Off a Late Titans Rally
Without their starting quarterback, the Ravens offense went scoreless in the second half, relying on ball-control strategy and defensive stops to preserve their lead. Huntley finished the afternoon efficient but conservative, completing 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards. Derrick Henry opened the scoring for the game by powering through safety Kevin Winston Jr. for a 5-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-1, marking the first meeting between the teams since Henry joined the Ravens via free agency before the 2024 season.
Tennessee responded when Tony Pollard drove 70 yards for a tying 3-yard rushing touchdown. Jackson then answered with a 19-yard scoring pass to Zay Flowers, before a defensive stop on a direct snap to Pollard on fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line kept the Titans out of the end zone. Baltimore then manufactured a 98-yard drive culminating in Jackson’s 3-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews. Titans kicker Tyler Loop connected on a career-long 64-yard field goal on the final play of the first half—setting an all-time record at M&T Bank Stadium—fresh off his game-winning 56-yard kick against Dallas the previous weekend.
Titans coach Robert Saleh noted that the offense came out with a lot of juice but pointed to two turnovers resulting in 10 points and a turnover on downs inside the 5-yard line as major factors. Flowers finished the first half with six catches for 119 yards and a touchdown, ending the game with eight catches for 118 yards as the offense stalled after halftime.
Ravens Tie for AFC North Lead Before Falcons Game
The victory moved the Ravens to a 3-1 record, keeping them tied with the Cleveland Browns at the top of the AFC North. Tennessee dropped to 0-4 on the campaign and sits at 6-32 since Henry’s departure. The Titans’ schedule continues as they host Houston next Sunday in a matchup of winless AFC South teams.
The Ravens face a quick turnaround with a primetime matchup scheduled against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night for Sunday Night Football, marking the team’s first primetime appearance of the 2026 season. Baltimore will hit the road to play the 1-2 Falcons in Atlanta next Sunday night.
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