"It’s over for Baltimore": Ex-Packers QB serves reality check after Lamar Jackson's hamstring injury vs. Chiefs

Modified Sep 29, 2025 15:47 GMT

NFL: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs - Source: Imagn — Ex-Packers QB serves reality check after Lamar Jackson's hamstring injury vs. Chiefs - Source: Imagn

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a hamstring injury in his team's 37-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 on Sunday. Jackson exited in the third quarter and did not return.

Following Jackson's injury, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert issued a reality check for the Ravens, who were down 30-13 at the time.

"It’s over for Baltimore," Benkert said.

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Against Kansas City, Jackson competed 14 of 20 passes for 147 yards with one touchdown and one interception before he left the field.

The Ravens eventually brought on Cooper Rush to replace Jackson. Baltimore managed to score with Rush on a long touchdown from Justice Hill. However, Kansas City went on to comfortably win the game as Baltimore suffered its third loss of the season.

It's unclear whether Benkert meant that Baltimore might only lose its game against the Chiefs or if he suggested that the Ravens might have a deeper problem with Jackson's injury.

Nonetheless, with a 1-3 start, the Ravens will need to step up in the coming weeks if they plan to make the playoffs.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh offers update on Lamar Jackson after loss against Chiefs

NFL: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - Source: Imagn

Amid the concerns around Lamar Jackson's hamstring injury, Ravens coach John Harbaugh offered an update on the two-time MVP quarterback and a few other of his players who suffered injuries against the Chiefs.

"I don't have any updates on the seriousness of injuries right now," Harbaugh said. "There's nothing that looks like it's (going to be) season-ending, by any stretch, for anybody, but we'll have to look at those injuries tomorrow and see where we're at going forward."

The Ravens will hope that Jackson's injury isn't too serious. The quarterback has established himself as one of the best players in the league over the past few seasons.

The Ravens will face the Houston Texans in Week 5 on Sunday.

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Arnold is a journalist covering College Sports and the NFL at Sportskeeda. He has been with the company since August 2022.

Arnold graduated with a degree in Mass Media from MIC. As a sports fanatic, he pursued writing to express his thoughts and opinions on sports events across the globe. He has also worked at Wizcraft and Publicis.

Arnold began supporting the Kansas City Chiefs after watching Patrick Mahomes lead them to Super Bowl glory in 2020. He also has a soft corner for the New York Yankees since he's lived in New York for two years. Arnold's favorite coach of all time is Andy Reid, and the Chiefs dynasty looks far from over.

In his free time, Arnold enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling. He follows several other sports including football, cricket, tennis, basketball, boxing and F1.

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