The Baltimore Ravens' playoff aspirations may hinge on newly acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett following a dismal 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. The Ravens started third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano for his first career start, a move necessitated by injuries to their top two signal-callers, Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
Fagnano completed 10 of 18 passes for 80 yards and threw two interceptions. Heavy rain in Baltimore contributed to fumbles and made ball handling difficult, but Fagnano also struggled with pressure from the Jaguars' defense. The Ravens' offense appeared outmatched throughout the game, with their only touchdown coming late in the fourth quarter after a long run by Justice Hill.
Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars, coming off a bye week, looked poised. Trevor Lawrence connected with Parker Washington for a 50-yard touchdown, and Bhayshul Tuten scored the game's first touchdown. The Jaguars extended their lead to 17-3 by halftime and maintained control in the second half, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. adding another touchdown.
The Ravens traded for Brissett earlier in the week when he was demoted to third string by the Arizona Cardinals. However, with a short week and Fagnano starting, Brissett was not ready to take over. The Ravens now stand at 4-4 on the season, and their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers is seen as a critical opportunity for Brissett to acclimate and potentially stabilize the team's offense.