The Baltimore Ravens released an official update on quarterback Lamar Jackson’s recovery after he underwent surgery to repair a broken and dislocated thumb suffered on the first play of the Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 1.

Recovery timeline

Coach Jesse Minter said the expected timeline for Jackson’s return is six to ten weeks. The most optimistic estimate places his comeback around Dec. 13, which is Week 14 of the NFL’s 18‑week regular season. The longer estimate pushes his return to roughly Jan. 10, coinciding with the start of the NFL wild‑card round.

Impact on the Ravens’ season

At the low end, Jackson could be back for the final stretch of the regular season, but the team still faces three games before the projected Dec. 13 date because of a Week 13 bye. At the high end, he will miss the remainder of the season, and the Ravens would need to finish the year without him.

The Ravens are currently in last place in the AFC North, having lost four straight games and sitting outside the playoff picture. The team recently acquired veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to start while Jackson recovers; Brissett’s career record as a starter is 23‑50.

Team’s stance

“[Jackson] is doing everything he can to get back, and we will let his progress guide the timing of his return,” Minter said in the statement. “We are committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season.” The Ravens emphasized that they must continue to compete in the upcoming games to keep any postseason hopes alive.

Fans and local observers will be watching closely to see whether the team can halt its losing streak and stay relevant in the division against the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.