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NFL Week 8 Winners and Losers: Lamar Jackson's thumb injury could lead to a sad ending for him and Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl hopes took a devastating blow in Week 8 as Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury on the first offensive play of the game against the Buffalo Bills, forcing him to leave the field and later be placed on injured reserve. The two-time MVP, returning from an ankle injury, was ruled out for at least four weeks, with coach Jesse Minter not ruling out the possibility of Jackson missing the remainder of the season.

The Ravens, already at 4-4, collapsed 36-10 without their star quarterback, as the offense ground to a halt and the defense struggled to keep the game competitive. Jackson’s absence leaves the Ravens with a rookie quarterback, Joe Fagnano, making his NFL debut, and raises serious questions about their playoff chances in the AFC North.

With one year left on his $260 million contract extension and no recent negotiations, Jackson’s future with the team is also in limbo, complicated by lingering concerns about his durability and recent reports of a difficult working relationship. At 29, the Ravens’ franchise quarterback may be running out of time to deliver a championship before his prime fades.

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