Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane Ruled Out With Wrist Injury Against Colts
Adam Schefter reported the injury on Twitter.
The are currently cruising against the , but their afternoon just hit a sudden speed bump.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a wrist injury.
is already sitting on a comfortable 31-13 lead in , meaning they have the luxury of leaning on the run game to bleed out the clock. They do not exactly need to force-feed the passing attack to survive the rest of this matchup.
Still, losing a target mid-game is never what an offense wants when trying to maintain its rhythm. Wrist injuries for wide receivers are essentially like flat tires for delivery drivers. You can technically still run the route, but the primary mechanism for actually doing your job is completely compromised.
For the betting and fantasy crowds, the book is closed. Anyone holding a live ticket on Lane's receiving props or needing a second-half fantasy miracle can officially lock their phones and go outside.
The immediate focus now shifts to the post-game press conference. The will need to determine if this is just a minor tweak or something that requires a Monday morning MRI.