Lamar Jackson left Baltimore’s stadium in a walking boot after injuring his left ankle during the Ravens’ 24-18 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Ravens confirmed Jackson will undergo an MRI on Monday to assess the extent of the injury.
Jackson was sacked by Titans defensive end Jermaine Johnson II on the final play of the first half, forcing him off the field before halftime. He did not return to the game, with Ravens coach Jesse Minter saying after the match that the team needed more information. The NFL Network reported Jackson’s status as day-to-day.
Before leaving the game, Jackson had completed 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed twice for 20 yards. His backup, Tyler Huntley, took over in the second half and completed 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards, but Baltimore failed to add to their halftime lead.
The Ravens held a 24-7 advantage at the break, but Tennessee closed the gap to six points late in the fourth quarter. Baltimore recovered the resulting onside kick to secure the victory. Jackson’s availability for next Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons will depend on the MRI results. The team has not released a diagnosis or estimated return timeline.
Jackson’s injury came at a critical moment as the Ravens look to maintain momentum in the NFL season. The MRI will provide the coaching staff and medical team with more detailed information to guide their decisions for the week ahead.
According to Yahoo Sports.