Jackson’s final play occurred with 8:10 left in the third quarter, when he was sacked by Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis. The Ravens settled for a field goal on that drive, trimming the Chiefs’ lead to 14 points, but Kansas City responded with a 10-play scoring drive to restore their advantage. Jackson remained on the sideline for the rest of the game, ending his day with a stat line of 14 completions on 20 attempts for 147 passing yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a costly fumble. According to NFL.com, Jackson endured three sacks on 13 total pressures, and two first-half turnovers allowed the Chiefs to build a double-digit halftime lead.
The 2025 season has seen mounting injuries for Baltimore, with key defensive starters Roquan Smith (hamstring), Marlon Humphrey (calf), and cornerback Nate Wiggins (chest) also leaving the game. Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley exited in the first half due to an ankle injury and was replaced by Joe Noteboom. The Ravens have now lost six defensive starters to injury, compounding the difficulties for a team that slipped to 1-3 after the 37-20 defeat. The injury to Jackson is particularly concerning for Baltimore, as he had not missed a game due to injury since the 2022 season, when the Ravens still made the playoffs but were eliminated in the Wild Card round.
Jackson’s performance was hindered by the Chiefs’ relentless defense, highlighted by a 17-yard scramble in the first half that was one of Baltimore’s few bright moments. However, errors—including a fumble where Jackson ran into his own lineman, recovered by Drue Tranquill—helped seal the Ravens’ fate. The Chiefs’ offense, led by Patrick Mahomes, capitalized on the Ravens’ turnovers and defensive absences, with Mahomes tossing four touchdown passes and Xavier Worthy notching 121 receiving yards.
Looking ahead, Baltimore faces the Houston Texans in Week 5. With Jackson’s status uncertain, the Ravens’ playoff hopes may hinge on the speed of his recovery and the team’s ability to weather a wave of injuries. Harbaugh expressed optimism postgame, stating he does not believe any of the injuries are season-ending, but the coming weeks will be crucial for a team in an early-season hole. For the latest updates, follow Lamar Jackson on Twitter and monitor official injury reports from Baltimore Ravens.