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Bills vs. Ravens takeaways: Buffalo rolls as Baltimore sees Lamar Jackson head to injured reserve

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The Buffalo Bills moved to 6-1 after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium, 36-10. While Josh Allen and company secured the victory, this game was marred by quarterback injuries for Baltimore, namely surrounding Lamar Jackson. 

On the first play from scrimmage for the Baltimore offense, Jackson, who was making his return after missing the past three games with an ankle injury, hurt his right thumb on an incomplete pass intended for Zay Flowers. On the follow-through, Jackson's hand can be seen colliding with Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau. Jackson immediately jogged to the sideline, was taken into the locker room, and was ruled out rather quickly. He was later spotted on the sideline with a sizable cast that covered his thumb. 

The injury to Jackson thrust Tyler Huntley, who started in his absence, back into the lineup. However, he was unable to finish the first half due to a toe injury, so the Ravens were quickly down to their emergency third quarterback, Joe Fagnano, an undrafted rookie out of UConn.

That created a rather monumental mismatch at quarterback, with Fagnano needing to go toe-to-toe with Josh Allen. That proved to be too tall a task, as Allen and the Bills offense outscored Baltimore 20-3 in the second half to cruise to the victory. The dagger for Buffalo came in the early portion of the third quarter. Allen connected with DJ Moore for a 49-yard completion, which set up a 5-yard touchdown run for James Cook to create a 23-10 lead. That was more than enough to keep Baltimore at bay.  

Allen completed 21 of 34 on the afternoon for 289 yards, two passing touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown on seven attempts. Dalton Kincaid was his top target, catching four of his six targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. As for Baltimore, Fagnano completed 10 of 21 for 91 yards and an interception. He also fumbled. 

From here, the Bills will get ready for a road matchup on "Monday Night Football" against the Minnesota Vikings. As for the Ravens, they play on a short week, opening Week 9 on Thursday by hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Lamar Jackson needs surgery on right thumb

Coach Jesse Minter told reporters that Jackson's right thumb injury will require surgery and land him on injured reserve. Minter added, "We'll see" when asked if the injury is considered season-ending. As we noted above, Jackson had his thumb jammed on that opening throw intended for Flowers and was spotted later in the game with a black cast covering his thumb.  

After Tyler Huntley (toe) went down, Joe Fagnano is the only healthy quarterback on Baltimore's roster at the moment, which couldn't come at a worse time as they play this Thursday against Jacksonville. 

DJ Moore makes immediate impact in return

Moore had been in and out of the lineup prior to the Week 7 bye due to a nagging shoulder injury. The wideout did not play in Buffalo's two games leading into the bye, so Sunday marked his return to the field for the first time since Week 4. 

Almost instantly, Moore showed Buffalo why they traded for him this offseason as he turned in one of the few explosive plays of the day. While Baltimore was dealing with an array of injuries at quarterback, they were still somewhat hanging around. That was until Moore hauled in a 49-yard reception from Allen, which set up a 5-yard rushing touchdown for James Cook. 

That big-play ability through the air had been lacking for the Bills and adds a valuable layer going forward, provided Moore can stay healthy. 

Josh Allen passes Jim Kelly on Bills all-time TD list

Josh Allen is the all-time leading touchdown passer in Bills history. The former NFL MVP passed Jim Kelly for the franchise record, notching his 259th career touchdown pass to Moore early in the fourth quarter. Kelly was in attendance, cheering for Allen as he set the organization's record. 

Allen, who entered Week 8 with the NFL lead in total touchdowns, added three more touchdowns to his résumé for the season (two passing and one rushing). On top of surpassing Kelly, Allen also tied Johnny Lujack (1950) for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (9) through seven games of a season, all-time. 

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FINAL: Bills 36, Ravens 10

Buffalo moves to 6-1 on the season after taking down the Ravens (4-4), 36-10.  While Josh Allen had three total touchdowns and became the franchise's all-time passing touchdown leader in this victory, the big story of the game was the injuries under center for Baltimore. Lamar Jackson suffered a right thumb injury on the first play from scrimmage for the offense. He was ruled out and later seen in a cast. His status going forward will be a key storyline in Week 9, especially with the Ravens playing on Thursday. 

 
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Kyle Allen takes over for Josh Allen

After the Ravens fumble, Kyle Allen has relieved Josh Allen with the victory secured. 

 
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Josh Allen extends Bills lead

 
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D.J. Moore hauls in record-breaking TD from Josh Allen

Josh Allen has made history while extending Buffalo's lead over Baltimore. With his 11-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Moore, Josh Allen passed Jim Kelly for the most passing touchdowns in Bills history (259). 

 
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Joe Fagnano dealing with ankle injury

The CBS broadcast just showed Joe Fagnano having his ankle wrapped up on the sideline. If he cannot return, running back Justice Hill is the emergency fourth quarterback. 

 
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Zay Flowers a non-factor for Baltimore

Of course, quarterback injuries have contributed to this, but it's been a quiet day for Ravens wideout Zay Flowers. He's been targeted five times so far, but has zero receptions. 

 
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James Cook cruises in for goal-line touchdown

The big play to Moore set up an easy 5-yard touchdown run by James Cook. While injuries to Ravens quarterback turnt this game upside down, that entire sequence feels like the dagger in favor of Buffalo. It's a 23-10 game. 

 
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D.J. Moore rips down 49-yard reception

Welcome back, D.J. Moore! After dealing with a shoulder injury over the past few games, Moore is making his presence felt in this second half. The Bills wideout ripped down a 49-yard reception that put Buffalo in the red zone. One of the few chunk plays of the day so far.  

 
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Ravens cut into Bills lead

Baltimore has cut into Buffalo's lead with a 26-yard field goal by Tyler Loop. It's a 16-10 game with just over 11 minutes to play in the third quarter. The Ravens nearly got a touchdown on the drive, but a rushing score by Derrick Henry was called back due to a penalty. 

 
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Lamar Jackson seen on Ravens sideline in cast

Not a great sign for Lamar Jackson. The Ravens QB is back on the sideline but is wearing a black cast that covers his right thumb. 

 
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Tyler Huntley injury update: Ruled out with toe injury

 
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Bills stay aggressive, convert on fourth down

Joe Brady has continued to stay aggressive on fourth down and was rewarded just before the two-minute warning with a swing pass from Josh Allen to Ty Johnson. 

 
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Tyler Huntley injury update: Questionable with foot injury

Huntley has a foot injury and is officially listed as questionable. However, because Baltimore had to go to its emergency QB, he cannot come back in this game, so he is technically out. 

 
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Tyler Huntley sidelined with foot injury, Joe Fagnano in at QB

The Ravens are now down to their emergency third QB -- undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano. Tyler Huntley is dealing with a foot injury and, because Fagnano is the emergency third quarterback, he'll remain in the game from here on out. 

 
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Ravens stuff Bills at goal line

Really puzzling decision by Joe Brady. Buffalo had the ball at the Baltimore 1-yard line, and instead of simply sneaking Josh Allen in, they rolled him out to his left, and the attempt was stuffed by the Ravens. Instead of a touchdown, it's a short field goal from Tyler Bass and it's a 13-7 Bills lead. 

 
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Bills recover Tyler Huntley strip sack

Cole Bishop laid a hit on Tyler Huntley, and the ball popped free. Buffalo recovers with an immediate red zone opportunity. 

 
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Bills turn ball over on downs

Buffalo comes up empty on the first play of the second quarter. Joe Brady left the offense on the field on a fourth-and-4 attempt from the Baltimore 37-yard line. Josh Allen had time in the pocket, but couldn't connect with Keon Coleman. Curious decision by Brady. 

 
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Josh Palmer injured on failed deep ball from Josh Allen

Josh Allen tried to hit Josh Palmer on a deep post, but came up short when trying to make a cut up the field. He's immediately limping to the locker room. 

 
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Derrick Henry slices in for 2-yard touchdown

This is exactly what the Ravens needed, especially in the aftermath of Lamar Jackson being ruled out. After the interception, it took the offense just two plays to get into the end zone, with Derrick Henry punching in a 2-yard score. It's a 10-7 Buffalo lead. 

 
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Ravens pick off Josh Allen

Broderick Washington Jr. was able to haul in the tipped pass to pick off Josh Allen on a throw intended for Jackson Hawes. 

 
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Lamar Jackson injury update: Downgraded to out

 
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Tyler Bass doinks 56-yard field goal in, Bills lead 10-0

After a penalty negated a fourth-down conversion, Joe Brady sent the field goal unit out, and Tyler Bass booted a 56-yard field goal that doinked off the left post and in. 

 
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Lamar Jackson injury update: Questionable to return with right thumb injury

 
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WATCH: Lamar Jackson injures hand

This is the play in which Jackson injured his hand. 

 
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Lamar Jackson injured hand on first attempt

Lamar Jackson is heading to the sideline and is getting his hand looked at after the very first play from scrimmage for the Ravens. It was on the follow-through when his hand hit Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau. Jackson was immediately taken to the locker room, and Tyler Huntley is in at quarterback.  

 
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Josh Allen ties Johnny Lujack

With that rushing score, Josh Allen has tied Johnny Lujack (1950) for the most rushing touchdowns (9) by a quarterback through seven games in a season all-time. 

 
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Bills strike first: Josh Allen sneaks in for goal-line TD

The Bills decided to take the ball and quickly established a lead. The offense capped off a 10-play, 60-yard drive on the opening possession with a one-yard touchdown run by Josh Allen. Buffalo's offense was pretty dialed in right out of the gate. Allen completed 4-of-5 for 56 yards passing to go along with that rushing score. 

 
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Must win for Baltimore?

 
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