The Baltimore Ravens have suffered another nightmare injury blow, as Lamar Jackson has been ruled out against the Buffalo Bills after injuring his right thumb on the very first offensive snap of his return.

After missing the previous three games with an ankle injury, Jackson was finally back under center for Baltimore’s crucial Week 8 matchup. Unfortunately, his return barely lasted a moment. The two-time MVP injured his throwing hand on his first pass attempt and immediately headed to the locker room for evaluation before being ruled out for the remainder of the game.

The timing couldn’t be much worse for Baltimore. The Ravens desperately needed Jackson back after struggling without their franchise quarterback, and now they are facing another potentially significant injury concern. Tyler Huntley has taken over at quarterback, leaving the Ravens to try to keep their season alive without their biggest offensive weapon.

The biggest concern is the speed with which Jackson was ruled out. An injury serious enough to end his game after a single snap is obviously worrying, especially because it involves his throwing hand. However, there is no confirmed diagnosis yet, and it would be premature to say that his thumb is broken or predict a specific recovery timeline.

If Jackson has suffered a fracture, Baltimore could be without him for an extended period, depending on the severity and treatment required. Another lengthy absence would be devastating for a Ravens team already struggling to find consistency.

For now, fans will have to wait for further medical evaluation before knowing how serious the injury actually is. One thing is certain: after finally getting their superstar back, the Ravens have been dealt another brutal setback at the worst possible time.