Lamar Jackson has thrown for 967 yards through five games in 2026, completing 70% of passes at 10.1 yards per attempt with six touchdowns and one interception before suffering a right thumb injury on his first play back from a prior ankle absence. Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed surgery and placement on injured reserve, sidelining the quarterback for at least four games with uncertain return timing after the Week 13 bye. This caps his remaining opportunities sharply, even if he resumes late in the season, while the team shifts to backups amid ongoing offensive line and coaching transition challenges under Jesse Minter and Declan Doyle. Historical per-game averages and efficiency metrics when healthy inform trader assessments of his final total.