The AFC North preview highlights the Ravens’ crisis after losing both starters Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to season‑ending injuries, leaving third‑string QB Joe Fagnano to face a tough Jacksonville Jaguars matchup. Jacksonville, 5‑2 with the league’s best point differential (+85) and a stingy run defense, forces Baltimore to rely on quick outlet passes. Meanwhile, the Steelers enjoy a bye, the Bengals travel to Spain to play the Falcons after a dramatic OT win over the Titans, and the Browns head to New Orleans seeking a bounce‑back without Deshaun Watson. Key storylines include quarterback depth, run‑game challenges, and defensive matchups across the division.
Week 9 will open with Thursday night's matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars. It will culminate with a Monday night showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. In between will be a 13-game Sunday slate that will test the nerves of many a fantasy football manager.
The Eagles, sitting 2-6 without Jalen Hurts, face a pivotal trade‑deadline decision centered on defensive tackle Moro Ojomo. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Jacksonville may trade for Ojomo to bolster its line, testing Philadelphia’s willingness to retain or move the player despite recent extensions for Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter. How the Eagles handle Ojomo could signal their overall deadline strategy, even as they keep Saquon Barkley and gear up for a Week 9 showdown with the Giants on Nov 8.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson tells The Athletic he’s no longer dwelling on his offseason trade request as the NFL trade deadline looms. The Indianapolis Colts remain active in the market, but Richardson says he’s focused on "getting on the field, showing up to work and preparing" for any opportunity, including a possible start after his cameo against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Shane Steichen may still decide between Richardson and Daniel Jones as the Colts seek a spark in a struggling season.
Sharp Football Analysis’s Week 9 fantasy worksheet highlights a Thursday Night clash where the Jaguars (ranked 5th in points per game, +85 point differential) host the Ravens (30th in offensive EPA). Jacksonville leads the league in takeaway scores and 10‑yard passing gains, while Baltimore struggles in the second half and ranks near the bottom in yards per play after Lamar Jackson’s season‑ending injury. Trevor Lawrence, a QB5 in fantasy scoring, is a back‑end QB1 upside if the Jags maintain a lopsided script, but his value drops in late‑game situations. The Ravens have allowed big fantasy performances to QBs like Burrow and Allen, making the matchup a potential high‑scoring affair for fantasy owners.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Travis Hunter couldn't help but be starstruck when WWE legend Big Show made an appearance at Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Leanna Lenee, wife of Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter, reveals the discomfort of her game‑day outfit for the Nov. 1 Jaguars‑Colts matchup. In a TikTok "outfit‑check" she says the custom off‑the‑shoulder jersey, leather‑style jeans, black heels and belly chain "hurt like heck," though she doesn’t specify which piece. She also shows her son’s last‑minute coordinated look. The Jaguars dominated Indianapolis 42‑7, with Trevor Lawrence throwing three TDs and Bhayshul Tuten rushing for 104 yards. Hunter logged a five‑yard rush and four tackles. Leanna’s fashion flair continues to draw attention after a previous Jaguar‑themed dress at a Patriots game.
On his SiriusXM show, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo warns that the NFL’s expanding primetime slate is turning into a string of “dead” games. He cites 13 upcoming matchups—including New England at the winless Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati at Washington, Jacksonville‑Baltimore, and a Christmas‑Eve showdown between the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles—as likely ratings duds. Russo argues the league’s push for more Thursday, Black‑Friday and holiday games is stretching talent thin, leaving viewers with uncompetitive broadcasts despite the NFL’s ratings dominance.
The Jaguars head to Thursday Night Football against a Ravens team now led by rookie QB Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury and Tyler Huntley’s season‑ending turf toe. Jacksonville’s RB Bhayshul Tuten remains a game‑time decision due to a foot/ankle issue; he practiced all week and is listed questionable, with likely limited snaps alongside Chris Rodriguez Jr. Fantasy owners are warned to consider alternative backs, as Tuten’s recent 104‑yard, one‑TD performance against Indianapolis may not translate if he’s not fully healthy.
The Ravens face a must‑win Thursday night vs. the Jaguars after a lopsided loss to Buffalo and the loss of Lamar Jackson. Rookie undrafted QB Joe Fagnano will start, and Baltimore’s three‑step game plan hinges on (1) getting the ball out quickly with a healthier offensive line—right guard Vega Ioane returns, giving a full five‑man unit for the first time since week 2; (2) leaning on Derrick Henry, who’s averaged over 100 rushing yards against Jacksonville and needs a bigger workload after a recent slump; and (3) pressuring Trevor Lawrence, whose best results come under duress, by applying relentless, non‑blitz pressure. Executing these keys could keep the Ravens above .500.
The Ravens trade for veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from Arizona after Lamar Jackson’s latest injury, but NFL insider Ian Rapoport says the deal won’t be finalized until after Thursday Night Football. As a result, undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will start against the Jaguars in Week 9, with Brissett expected to debut in Week 10 after a few days to learn the system. The matchup kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts made his first appearance at the team’s practice facility since being placed on injured reserve for blood clots. He sat in on a team meeting on Wednesday, offering a morale boost but did not speak to players, according to ESPN’s Tim McManus. Hurts’ blood clots, first detected in his calf during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and later traveling to his lungs, will sideline him for the rest of the 2026 season. With Hurts out, backup Tanner McKee struggled (2 TDs, 2 INTs, no wins) and Coach Nick Sirianni says the team now looks to Joe Milton III for the upcoming Giants matchup.
The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) travel to M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 5, to face the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) in Week 9. With Lamar Jackson sidelined, the Ravens lose their star quarterback, while Jacksonville battles its own injury list, including rookie defenders Albert Regis and Jalen Huskey stepping up and Walker Little matching up against Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. The Jaguars enter as 9.5‑point favorites on FanDuel. The game streams on NFL on Prime Video and local TV affiliates, with radio on WJXL 1010 AM/92.5 FM.
For Week 9 fantasy owners, the article flags three RBs to start: Broncos' Jonah Coleman (vs. Panthers, who allow the second‑most fantasy RB points), Chiefs' Kenneth Walker II (vs. Jets, a 12th‑ranked RB defense, after a recent dip), and Browns' Quinshon Judkins (vs. Saints, the league’s worst run‑defense). It advises benching three others: Bengals' Chase Brown despite a decent matchup, Raiders' Ashton Jeanty against the stingy 49ers, and Ravens' Derrick Henry in a game with a rookie QB against Jacksonville's top RB defense. Use these insights to set your lineup.
The Jaguars lead the Ravens 13‑11 in their 25‑meeting history as Thursday Night Football kicks off in Baltimore. The blog revisits key wins, from Mark Brunell’s 338‑yard effort in a 30‑23 1999 victory to Blake Bortles’ 22‑20 win in 2015, and lists recent scores—including Jacksonville’s 22‑20 upset on Nov. 15, 2015 and the back‑and‑forth results from 1998 to 2023. A detailed series table shows every game’s date, result, and notable performances, plus a roster of players who have donned both jerseys. Fans get a decade‑by‑decade recap and a look at shared alumni before being invited to share their own memories.
Here's what we know about Bhayshul Tuten's status for Week 9.
The Ravens face a crisis as Lamar Jackson heads to injured reserve for thumb surgery and Tyler Huntley sits out with turf toe, leaving the 4-4 team to start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano. General manager Eric DeCosta has just secured Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, giving Baltimore a more reliable starter, but doubts remain about the offense’s ability to compensate for a struggling defense. With the trade deadline looming, fans debate whether DeCosta should add more pieces or begin selling veterans for future draft capital, especially after the upcoming Jaguars game could sway his strategy.
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The Tennessee Titans are reportedly willing to trade wide receiver Calvin Ridley for a fifth‑round draft pick, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Ridley, who signed a four‑year, $92 million deal in March 2024 and took an $11 million pay cut in a later restructure, saw his role shrink after a broken fibula limited him to seven games last season and the Titans drafted Ohio State standout Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick. He has 1,374 receiving yards from his 2020 season with Atlanta and 1,016 yards in 2023 with Jacksonville, but this year he’s logged just six catches for 91 yards. A fifth‑round price reflects his status as a depth option rather than a marquee asset.
The New York Giants are targeting Tampa Bay defensive tackle Vita Vea, a two‑time Pro Bowler who started all 17 games last season, as part of their Week 9 trade push before the November 10 deadline. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Buccaneers recently locked Vea into a two‑year, $48 million extension, making a deal unlikely, though the Giants have previously chased interior linemen like Jeffery Simmons. A fan‑generated trade scenario even involves the Jaguars for WR Brain Thomas Jr., highlighting the speculative buzz around Vea’s availability.
The Tennessee Titans enter the Week 8 bye at 1-7 under new head coach Robert Saleh, following an overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 1. The article examines Saleh’s first season compared to former coach Brian Callahan and highlights his candid admission that the team is “confusing.” With nine games left, analysts discuss how Saleh can steer the franchise back on track. The piece also notes other AFC South news, including the Jaguars‑Ravens matchup and the Ravens’ quarterback shuffle after Lamar Jackson’s IR placement.
Week 9 will begin with a Thursday matchup that looked better a few weeks ago than it does now. The Jacksonville Jaguars will visit the Baltimore Ravens, who won't have starting quarterback Lamar Jackson or backup Tyler Huntley because of injuries.
The Steelers sit 6-2 atop the AFC North heading into a Week 9 bye, and while their post‑bye slate looks tougher at first glance—including a rematch with the Bengals, games against the Eagles, Broncos, Jaguars and two Ravens—their final nine opponents have a combined winning‑percentage almost identical to the first eight (0.471 vs. 0.484). Only three of those teams hold winning records, and several lack starter QBs. With a 77% playoff chance and the third AFC seed, Pittsburgh’s second half isn’t dramatically harder than the first, keeping their path to the postseason promising.
Jaguars receiver Parker Washington and Ravens wideout Zay Flowers should remain in fantasy lineups amid questions, while Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has a daunting Week 9 matchup.
The Baltimore Ravens are finalizing a trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who was demoted to third‑string by the Arizona Cardinals just days after starting a game. The move comes as Baltimore deals with injuries to star QB Lamar Jackson (thumb) and backup Tyler Huntley (toe), leaving the team scrambling for a starter ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brissett, who struggled against the Dallas Cowboys before being replaced by Gardner Minshew, could soon lead the Ravens’ offense, though he won’t be eligible for the upcoming game.