The Baltimore Ravens finally have a timeline for Lamar Jackson. The team said Friday that the injury to his right thumb usually takes six to 10 weeks to heal.

Jackson dislocated and broke the thumb. He has already had surgery to fix it, according to a source.

Coach Jesse Minter said in a team statement that recovery timelines are "challenging to predict."

Minter said Jackson "is doing everything he can to get back." He added that the team "will let his progress guide the timing of his return."

"We are committed to playing our best football over the second half of the season," Minter said.

When could he return?

Baltimore has nine weeks left in the regular season. If Jackson heals in six weeks he could be back for Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.

If he needs the full 10 weeks his return would not come until the playoffs. The Ravens would have to get there without him first.

A rough first play

Jackson got hurt on the very first play of a 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 1. His throwing hand hit the arm of Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau as he tried to pass.

It is his second big injury this season. He already missed three games with a high ankle sprain. He has played only 14 full quarters this year.

Brissett takes over

The Ravens are 4-5 and have lost four games in a row. They are still just one game out of the last AFC playoff spot.

Baltimore traded for Jacoby Brissett to keep the season alive. He is set to start Monday night at home against the winless Los Angeles Chargers.

The numbers show how much Jackson means to the team. Since 2019 Baltimore is 82-38 with him as the starter, including the playoffs. Without him the Ravens are 7-15.

They score 27.6 points a game when he starts. That drops to 17.3 points when he does not.