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Lamar Jackson’s Ankle Injury Halts Ravens’ Dominance vs. Titans
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Game-Breaking Injury
During the second-to-last play of the first half on October 4, 2026, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was sacked by Titans defensive end Jermaine Johnson II. The sack forced Jackson’s left ankle to twist, and he limped off the field. He did not return for the second half, and the team listed him “questionable to return” for the third quarter.
Performance Before Exit
Before the injury, Jackson delivered a “hot start.” He completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns, a 75 % completion rate and the fourth-most passing yards he has recorded in a first half of his career. He also added 20 rushing yards on two carries. The Ravens entered the locker room leading 24-7.
Team Response and Backup Quarterback
The Ravens announced Jackson’s status as “questionable” and substituted Tyler “Snoop” Huntley at quarterback to start the third quarter. Huntley, who went 2-0 as a starter last season, took over the offense while Jackson remained on the sideline in uniform.
Injury History Context
Jackson’s ankle issue adds to a pattern of missed time. He is a two-time NFL MVP who has missed four games in the 2025 season and four games in three of the past five seasons overall.
> “Like Joe Burrow, Jackson faces durability concerns, missing at least four games in three of the past five seasons.” — Jeremy Fowler, ESPN analyst
The recurring injuries have previously limited the Ravens: they went 2-2 without him in 2025 and 1-4 in 2021, missing the playoffs each year.
Impact on Ravens’ Season Outlook
Jackson is in the second year of a five-year, $260 million contract signed in March 2023. The Ravens entered the season with a 2-1 record and high expectations after hiring former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as head coach. Losing Jackson for any significant portion of the game raises questions about the team’s ability to sustain its early offensive production, especially given recent injuries to key offensive linemen and receivers.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) is questionable to return,” — Jamison Hensley, ESPN
- “Lamar Jackson is questionable to return vs. the Titans today due to an ankle injury,” — Adam Schefter, ESPN
- “Like Joe Burrow, Jackson faces durability concerns, missing at least four games in three of the past five seasons,” — Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
- “Just going off what the defense presents to me and just trying to have a successful play,” — Lamar Jackson, SI
These statements capture the immediate status of Jackson’s injury, the broader durability narrative, and the quarterback’s own perspective on his approach to the game.