On Thursday night in Jacksonville, the Jaguars capitalized on a depleted Ravens roster to secure a convincing 33-10 victory. With both of Baltimore’s starting quarterbacks on injured reserve, the Ravens were forced to start rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano, who struggled to generate offense against a disciplined Jags defense.
Offensive highlights
Trevor Lawrence led Jacksonville’s attack, completing passes for 242 yards and a touchdown. Early in the game, the Jags drove 77 yards, culminating in a 1‑yard touchdown run by Bhayshul Tuten. Lawrence continued to find open receivers, most notably a 50‑yard strike to Parker Washington just before halftime, which pushed the lead to 17‑3.
Jacksonville’s game plan emphasized ball control and limited risk, especially in the rain‑soaked conditions. The team ran a few wildcat formations, a strategy coach Liam Coen said they had practiced extensively, but the primary focus remained on steady, methodical drives.
Ravens’ struggles
Joe Fagnano, the 25‑year‑old rookie who debuted last weekend, completed 10 of 18 passes for 60 yards and threw two second‑half interceptions. Baltimore also suffered a fumble on a kick return and a turnover on downs after a brief field‑goal drive. The Ravens’ injuries extended beyond the quarterback position, with starting cornerback Nate Wiggins sidelined by illness and star safety Kyle Hamilton out with a hip injury.
Coach Jesse Minter addressed the situation, emphasizing accountability: “There’s no excuses. We have to stay together and rely on each other.” Despite the challenges, the Ravens managed a field goal on their opening drive but were unable to sustain momentum.
Jaguars’ decisive second half
After the half, Jacksonville extended its lead with a 2‑yard touchdown run by Chris Rodriguez Jr., making the score 33‑3. Justice Hill broke free for a 65‑yard touchdown run, the first 75‑yard rushing score allowed by the Jags in 24 games. Hill finished with 85 yards on nine carries.
The victory marks Jacksonville’s fifth win in six games, solidifying a 3½‑game lead in the AFC South. The team now sits at 6‑2, while Baltimore falls to 4‑5 after four consecutive losses, including three straight defeats by 20 points or more—a first in franchise history.
Looking ahead
Jacksonville will travel to Tennessee on November 15 for its next matchup. The Ravens are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers on November 16, hoping to regroup as they await the return of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
