Lamar Jackson Faces Back Injury, Out for the Game
In a dramatic turn of events during the Ravens' narrow 28-24 defeat against the New England Patriots, Lamar Jackson had to leave the field due to a back injury and did not return to the game.
The injury occurred late in the third quarter, leading to Tyler Huntley stepping up to take charge of the Ravens' offense. The incident unfolded just before halftime when Jackson sustained a blow to the back from Patriots safety Craig Woodson while he was being tackled during a 3-yard quarterback read-option run.
Viewers of "Sunday Night Football" caught a glimpse of Jackson's discomfort as he made his way to the Ravens' locker room ahead of halftime, showcasing the physical toll the game takes on players.
Although Jackson attempted to continue, he played just one more snap, where he handed off the ball to Keaton Mitchell, who unfortunately lost 5 yards on the play before Jackson exited the game for good.
Huntley, who had previously led the Ravens to victory over the Chicago Bears in his only start of the season, played a pivotal role by orchestrating a touchdown drive in the third quarter that temporarily put the Ravens back in the lead. Interestingly, Jackson was seen returning to the Ravens sideline during the third quarter, further adding to the tension surrounding his condition and the team's performance.
