Lamar Jackson (ankle) exits, Cam Ward struggles in Ravens' win

Lamar Jackson exited Sunday’s game against the Titans with an ankle injury and did not return, but the Ravens held on for a 24-18 win. Jackson had built a 24-7 halftime lead before Tyler Huntley took over in the second half.

What happened

Jackson was sharp before the injury, completing 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. The Ravens then played it safe with Huntley, who did little but helped run out the clock after Tennessee failed to recover an onside kick late.

According to Yahoo Sports, Jackson’s second-half absence was precautionary with the Ravens comfortably ahead. Details on the severity of the ankle injury are not yet known.

On the other side, Titans quarterback Cam Ward had another rough outing. Ward threw an interception on the second play of the game and then relied on short, safe passes as the offense produced several three-and-outs. Yahoo Sports notes that through four games, the 2025 first overall pick “just doesn’t look like a franchise quarterback.”

Context

Jackson has been an MVP-level fantasy quarterback this season, ranking among the top scorers at his position through three weeks. Before Sunday, he had thrown for 745 yards and four touchdowns while adding 124 rushing yards and a score.

Ward entered Week 4 without an injury designation and had played every offensive snap for Tennessee. In his three previous starts, he had 504 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and two rushing touchdowns, but the Titans remain winless at 0-4.

What’s next

The Ravens are now 3-1 and will need to monitor Jackson’s ankle ahead of their next game. If he cannot play, Huntley would be in line to start. Tennessee’s immediate future is less certain after another loss, with growing questions about Ward’s development.

For fantasy managers, Jackson’s status will be the key storyline of the week. The Ravens have not yet provided a timetable for his return.