What happened: Lamar Jackson is slated to have surgery to address a right thumb injury and will be placed on injured reserve following Baltimore's road game against the Buffalo Bills. Jackson suffered the injury after taking a hit from Greg Rousseau on his opening snap of the contest. Backup Tyler Huntley also exited the matchup with an injury, leaving Joe Fagnano to take over under center.

Why it matters: The setback leaves the Ravens facing an extended stretch without their starting quarterback after Baltimore previously ruled out Jackson to start Huntley in October. Baltimore now faces sudden instability at the position while navigating an active losing streak in the AFC playoff race.

What to watch: Jackson will undergo surgery before beginning his rehabilitation on injured reserve. Baltimore turns its focus toward quarterback depth while monitoring the health of Huntley and Fagnano.