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.
The Ravens (4-4) host the Jaguars (5-2) on Thursday Night Football after clearing rookie guard Olaivavega Ioane from the injury list. Ioane, the No. 14 pick from Penn State, suffered a left MCL strain in Week 7 but upgraded to full participation and has no official designation, making him available for the offensive line. Fellow linemen John Simpson and Roger Rosengarten also return from limited practice status. The line aims to improve after allowing 28 pressures and four sacks last week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars list running back Bhayshul Tuten as a game‑time decision for Thursday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens after he missed Monday and Tuesday practices. Head coach Liam Coen says Tuten felt better and may practice Wednesday, but his availability remains uncertain. Defensive end Travon Walker is also questionable. Tuten’s presence could be pivotal for Jacksonville’s ground game, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. emerging as a potential fantasy fill‑in if Tuten sits out.
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Colts head coach Shane Steichen lambasts his squad after a loss, saying the effort wasn’t good enough and hinting at a possible quarterback shuffle, though he still views Daniel Jones as the team’s best chance to win. Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr. faces trade chatter, but coach Liam Coen praises his maturity and his Week 8 touchdown against the Colts, promising to keep him involved. Meanwhile, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is entering the final year of his rookie deal and, according to anonymous coaches and an AFC exec, is developing into a potential league‑leading salary candidate as his command and passing improve.
Former Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III says injuries are the franchise’s biggest hurdle as Lamar Jackson faces a season‑ending thumb surgery one day after returning from a high‑ankle sprain. The Ravens fell 36‑10 to the Bills, dropping to 4‑4, and backup Tyler Huntley left with a toe injury, forcing rookie Joe Fagnano into his debut. With the team outscored 71‑23 in the last two games and the quarterback depth exposed, Baltimore must decide its next move before Thursday’s clash with Jacksonville, while the trade deadline looms.
The Steelers are actively exploring trade options to boost their wide‑receiver corps, eyeing Indianapolis rookie Josh Downs and Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. as potential upgrades for the 6‑2, 8‑5 Pittsburgh squad. Recent moves by the Las Vegas Raiders suggest a familiar receiver could become available, adding another intriguing angle to Pittsburgh’s hunt.
The Kansas City Chiefs held workouts for nine free agents on Wednesday, adding wide receiver Jacob De Jesus to the practice squad. The tryout list featured DBs Alex Austin, Dan Jackson, Jalen Kimber, Roman Parodie; WRs Bub Means, Justin Shorter, Jalen Walthall; and DT Jay Tufele, a former 2021 fourth‑round pick who has bounced between the Jaguars, Bengals, Jets and Lions. Tufele most recently logged 12 tackles in 12 games for the Jets in 2025 before being cut by Detroit in July.
The Philadelphia Eagles add defensive back Christian Braswell to their practice squad, announced on Nov. 4, 2026. The 26‑year‑old, a 2023 sixth‑round pick (202 overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars, spent 2024 toggling on Jacksonville’s practice squad, signed a futures deal in 2025, and was released with an injury settlement after being waived last month. Braswell has appeared in three games for the Jaguars this season before joining the Eagles.
The Jaguars roar back from a bye with a 42-7 Week 8 win over the Colts at EverBank Stadium, and two‑way star Travis Hunter Jr. steals the spotlight in the fourth quarter. After rookie linebacker Branson Combs drops his first career interception, Hunter dashes to recover the ball and hands it to his teammate, prompting a flood of fan praise on social media. Commentators lauded Hunter’s humility and team‑first attitude, calling him a "glue guy" and a locker‑room leader. Jacksonville now heads to Baltimore for its Week 9 showdown.
Opta Analyst breaks down the 2026 NFL landscape after Week 8, separating true contenders from pretenders. The Chicago Bears lead the NFC North with an 85.2% playoff chance (6‑2) after bolstering their defense with Jeffery Simmons, while the Detroit Lions sit at 82.6% (5‑2) despite defensive inconsistency. The San Francisco 49ers dominate league‑wide with a 96% playoff probability (6‑1, +58 point differential, 51.6% offensive success). The Cincinnati Bengals rank second in team rating (13.29) and hold a 93.2% chance (offensive success 48.96%). Buffalo Bills (91.6% chance, 6‑1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (82.4% chance, 5‑2, +85 points) also feature strong cases, each with favorable remaining schedules. The analysis uses offensive/defensive success rates, point differentials and schedule strength to forecast the second half of the season.