Jaguars Eye 6-2 Start Against QB-Depleted Ravens on Short Week
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Updated · jaguars.com · Nov 5
Jaguars Eye 6-2 Start Against QB-Depleted Ravens on Short Week
3 articles · Updated · jaguars.com · Nov 5
Summary
Thursday’s Week 9 trip to Baltimore gives the 5-2 Jaguars a chance to build on a 42-7 rout of Indianapolis, but they must navigate a compressed preparation window with mostly walkthrough-level practice.
Trevor Lawrence is central to that edge: he has thrown 32 touchdowns against five interceptions over his last 13 regular-season games, while Jacksonville is expected to lean on its improving run game and a simplified plan.
Baltimore’s injuries have shifted the matchup, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley out and rookie free agent Joe Fagnano expected to make his first NFL start after going 10-for-21 for 91 yards and an interception last week.
Jacksonville also enters shorthanded on defense after losing DaVon Hamilton and Eric Murray for the season, increasing the need to stop Derrick Henry, pressure the passer and rely on a next-man-up approach.
The game still counts the same in the AFC race: a road win would keep the AFC South leaders’ momentum intact even if Thursday’s short-week matchup is messy.