In a hard‑fought Sunday night matchup, the Baltimore Ravens held off the Tennessee Titans 24-18, but the victory came at a cost. Starting quarterback Lamar Jackson was forced out late in the first half after a sack resulted in a sprained left ankle.

Game recap

Jackson finished with 15 of 20 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Ravens build a 24-7 lead at halftime. When the injury occurred, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley stepped in, guiding the offense through a scoreless second half while protecting the ball and preserving the lead.

Jackson’s injury and outlook

After the game, Jackson walked to his locker without a boot or ankle wrap. A team spokesperson noted he declined media questions because he did not finish the game. First‑year head coach Jesse Minter said the team will monitor the quarterback’s condition and determine his status for the upcoming Sunday night contest in Atlanta.

Backup quarterback steps up

Huntley, nicknamed “Snoop,” threw for 63 yards and managed the clock effectively, emphasizing ball security in the rain‑soaked second half. Tight end Mark Andrews praised Huntley’s performance, noting his experience and ability to make big plays when called upon.

Guard John Simpson echoed the team’s “next man up” mentality, stressing that every player must do his job to support the starter. Huntley added that the focus was simply to protect the ball and maintain the lead.

Team morale

Even from the sidelines, Jackson encouraged his teammates, cheering them on and keeping morale high. The Ravens did not commit a turnover all day, a testament to the disciplined effort from both the starters and the backups.

While the injury’s severity remains under evaluation, the team remains optimistic that Jackson will be ready to return and finish the upcoming game in Atlanta.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.