Robert Griffin III Gets Painfully Honest About Baltimore Ravens’ Biggest Problem
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Robert Griffin III Gets Painfully Honest About Baltimore Ravens’ Biggest Problem
Angelo Guinhawa·Gridiron Heroics
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Former Baltimore Ravens quarterbackRobert Griffin III believesinjuries remain the franchise's biggest obstacle, and his latest assessment came as Lamar Jackson suffered another significant setback. The Ravens' quarterback situation has become increasingly precarious after a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills left the team at 4-4.
Griffin's point centers on Baltimore's difficulty keeping its most important players available, particularly at quarterback. Jackson had just returned from a high ankle sprain that sidelined him for three games, only to injure his right thumb on the first offensive snap in Buffalo. The injury will require surgery and send him to injured reserve, with a possible season-ending absence still on the table.
Oct 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The setback followeda rough stretch for the Ravens, who have dropped three consecutive games and fallen to the bottom of the AFC North. Baltimore has been outscored 71-23 over its past two contests, while the offense has struggled to maintain production without its two-time MVP quarterback. The latest loss also exposed the team's limited depth at the position.
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Backup Tyler Huntley entered after Jackson exited but was sidelined by a toe injury in the second quarter. That forced undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano into his NFL debut, where he completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and threw an interception. Baltimore finished with only 144 total yards as Buffalo pulled away after halftime.
Former NFL Star Robert Griffin III Reacts to Baltimore Ravens' Biggest Problem
Jan 7, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Monday Night Countdown analyst Robert Griffin III wears a Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) jersey for a broadcast before a game featuring the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
"Only thing holding back the Baltimore Ravens is injuries," Griffin wrote. "Prayers up for Lamar Jackson
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The Ravens signed Austin Reedto the practice squadwhile assessing their options ahead of a short turnaround. Baltimore is scheduled to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, leaving little time to settle its quarterback plan. Huntley's availability remains uncertain, while Fagnano is working through an injury of his own after taking over against Buffalo.
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Griffin's remarksunderscore the challenge facing a team built around an explosive quarterback whose availability has repeatedly shaped its season. The Ravens must now navigate a difficult stretch without Jackson and determine whether their remaining options can keep the season alive. With a demanding schedule ahead, Baltimore's response to the latest injury crisis could define its campaign, especially as the trade deadline approaches and quarterback reinforcements remain a possibility, potentially soon.
