Out for the season? Star quarterback sidelined for weeks

Lamar Jackson, two-time NFL MVP, will be sidelined for the Baltimore Ravens for several more weeks. The star quarterback injured his thumb on his very first pass of the game earlier this month against the Buffalo Bills (10-36).

The injury now requires surgery that will keep the Ravens' talisman out of action for six to ten weeks, as announced by head coach Jesse Minter.

Season over for Jackson?

This raises the very real possibility of a season-ending injury for the 29-year-old. The National Football League's regular season concludes after Week 18, after which the season continues only for teams that qualify for the playoffs.

Through nine weeks of play, the Ravens hold a 4-5 record. Without their star quarterback, the franchise faces an uphill battle to secure a playoff berth—and Jackson faces the threat of his season coming to an early end.