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The Baltimore Ravens face a significant setback in their playoff pursuit after star quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury during a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Following the defeat, reports confirmed that Jackson will undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve.
Ravens’ Quarterback Crisis
The highly anticipated matchup between Jackson and Bills quarterback Josh Allen was cut short when Jackson exited the game on the opening play. With backup Tyler Huntley also sustaining an injury during the contest, the Ravens were forced to turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano. Josh Allen capitalized on the situation, throwing for 289 yards and two touchdowns to move the Bills to a 6-1 record, while the Ravens fell to 4-3.
The loss leaves Baltimore at the bottom of a competitive AFC North. The Pittsburgh Steelers currently lead the division at 6-2 after a 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals improved to 5-2 following a 43-36 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans, a game in which Joe Burrow recorded six total touchdowns despite throwing three interceptions.
Vikings’ Streak Ends and Buccaneers’ Rare Feat
The Detroit Lions handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season with a 19-15 victory at Ford Field. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions’ ground attack with 153 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Jared Goff secured the win with a fourth-quarter scoring pass to Jameson Williams. The victory was tempered by a concerning head or neck injury sustained by Lions linebacker Jack Campbell.
In Tampa, the Buccaneers recorded a 16-0 shutout against the Atlanta Falcons in a game defined by unusual weather conditions. Heavy rain made passing difficult, leading the Buccaneers to rely almost exclusively on their running game. Quarterback Baker Mayfield did not complete any of his three pass attempts, marking the first time a team has won an NFL game without a single completion since the 1974 Buffalo Bills.
Cardinals’ Comeback and Additional Results
The Arizona Cardinals staged a dramatic 33-30 overtime comeback against the Dallas Cowboys. After trailing 17-3 in the third quarter, the Cardinals benched Jacoby Brissett in favor of Gardner Minshew. Minshew orchestrated a late drive, connecting with Michael Wilson to tie the game with six seconds remaining. Although kicker Chad Ryland missed the subsequent extra point, he later redeemed himself by hitting a 42-yard field goal to seal the win in overtime.
Elsewhere, the Indianapolis Colts suffered a 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars following a week of roster trades, and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New York Jets 38-33 in a high-scoring encounter.
