Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not play in tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to reports. The 2023 NFL MVP was photographed leaving the field during the Ravens' November 1 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, appearing to examine his thumb.
Jackson, wearing his No. 8 jersey, was seen walking off the field during the first quarter of that contest against the Bills. The Ravens have not officially disclosed the specific reason for his absence against Jacksonville, though the thumb concern from the Bills game has drawn speculation.
The Ravens-Jaguars TNF game marks a significant absence for Baltimore's offense, which relies heavily on Jackson's dual-threat capabilities. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is expected to start in Jackson's place.
