BALTIMORE -- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not play the second half of Baltimore's 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night because of a back injury.
Jackson exited with less than two minutes remaining in the first half of a game that was critically important to Baltimore's playoff chances. As he went to the locker room, the two-time MVP winced and then slapped his hands together in frustration.
The Ravens initially said Jackson was questionable to return, but officially ruled him out late in the third quarter.
Tyler Huntley, who had thrown one touchdown and no interceptions in three games this season, took over for Jackson. He finished 9-of-10 passing for 65 yards.
Jackson was injured on a 3-yard run when Patriots safety Craig Woodson's knee landed on the lower left side of Jackson's back. After handing the ball off on the next play, Jackson went to the sideline in pain.
The Ravens have reduced the number of rushing attempts for Jackson this season. Jackson was injured on just his second designed run of the game and his 27th of the season, which ranks seventh among quarterbacks.
This has been a challenging season for Jackson, who has dealt with injuries to his hamstring, knee, ankle, toe and now back. He has missed at least one practice for six straight weeks.
The loss dropped the Ravens (7-8) to two games back of the first-place Steelers. Pittsburgh can clinch the AFC North with a Ravens loss at Green Bay on Saturday, or by winning at Cleveland on Sunday.
