Reserve running back Justice Hill reveals he’s been named the Baltimore Ravens’ emergency quarterback as the team’s QB crisis deepens. Speaking on a November 3 interview, Hill calls the prospect “insane” but says he’d embrace the chance, noting he’d even have to renegotiate his contract. The Ravens sit 4-4 in a tough division, and with starter Joe Fagnano and backup Austin Reed nursing injuries, the team may look to trade for another arm while Hill remains a backup option. Hill says the coaching staff believes he can handle the role despite never throwing a pass in the NFL.
After a 2‑5 start, the Houston Texans head into a pivotal stretch following their bye week. Sitting 11th in the AFC, they're 2.5 games behind the Jaguars for the last playoff spot and 2.5 games back of New England for the Wild Card. With three home division games left but a 0‑4 home record, the Texans rely on a 2‑1 road record and a tough November schedule that includes a win‑or‑die clash at the LA Chargers, trips to Cleveland and the Baltimore Ravens, and a home showdown with the Colts. Quarterback C.J. Stroud’s play and potential trade moves—like targeting Danielle Hunter—could shape their chances to stay in the draft top‑10 and keep playoff hopes alive. The next two weeks will determine if the bye’s adjustments translate into a surge or signal a rebuild.
The San Francisco 49ers are having issues with Eddy Piñeiro and while it is not so bad that they want Jake Moody back, he may now be the kicker for the Ravens.
The Dallas Cowboys sit at 3‑5 in the 2026 season, and head coach/play‑caller Brian Schottenheimer is being blamed for the team's collapse. The blog cites his risky quarterback‑sneak calls, poor use of kicker Brandon Aubrey, recurring penalties, and a stagnant offense that fails to exploit star receivers or establish a ground game. Recent losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens highlight clock‑management blunders and goal‑line missteps, while Schottenheimer’s post‑game press conferences appear out of touch. The author argues that the Cowboys’ talent is wasted under coaching that engineers its own defeats.
The Ravens face a quarterback crisis after Lamar Jackson’s thumb injury and Tyler Huntley’s toe issue, leaving undrafted Joe Fagnano to start Thursday Night Football against the Jaguars. With the Nov. 10 trade deadline looming, the team is reportedly exploring veteran QB options like Mac Jones or Case Keenum, according to ESPN’s Ian Rapoport. Fagnano’s performance—he threw 10 of 21 for 91 yards, no touchdowns and one interception against Buffalo—could dictate whether GM Eric DeCosta pursues a trade or sticks with the rookie.
Ravens coach Jesse Minter announces undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano will make his first NFL start Thursday night versus the Jacksonville Jaguars after injuries to Lamar Jackson (thumb surgery) and Tyler Huntley (toe). The 25‑year‑old, who stepped in for most of a recent 36‑10 loss, will play through an ankle issue and becomes only the second undrafted QB to start for Baltimore. Fagnano, a former UConn signal‑caller with 5,252 career yards, posted modest numbers in his debut and faces a Jaguars team fresh off a 42‑7 win. Fantasy owners should treat him as a low‑upside QB2 option.
The Cleveland Browns' run defense, once a bright spot in a 5-3 start to the 2026 season, has become a glaring weakness. Under first‑time coordinator Mike Rutenberg, the unit swung from holding Carolina, Baltimore and Pittsburgh under 100 rushing yards to surrendering 141 yards to Tennessee and a crushing 200 yards by the Steelers, with six rushing touchdowns allowed in the last two games. Coach Todd Monken blames fatigue and schematic issues, noting the Browns now rank 24th against the run at 126.9 yards per game. A crucial test looms against the Saints, who rank near the bottom in rushing, to see if the Browns can tighten up before the season spirals.
The Ravens scramble for quarterback depth as Lamar Jackson looks set to miss the rest of the 2026 season and backup Tyler Huntley remains injured. With rookie Joe Fagnano nursing an ankle, Baltimore brought in former UFL MVP Adrian Martinez for a workout, according to Ringer insider Tom Pelissero. Martinez, a 26‑year‑old who went undrafted in 2023 and saw limited NFL action with the 49ers, was the league’s MVP in 2024 playing for the Birmingham Stallions. The move follows the recent signing of Kedon Slovis from Green Bay’s practice squad, underscoring the team’s ongoing QB hunt ahead of the Week 9 clash with Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Jaguars place defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (knee) and safety Eric Murray (elbow) on season‑ending injured reserve, coach Liam Coen announced Monday. Both players were injured early in recent games, prompting the squad to lean on veterans Arik Armstead, Ruke Orhorhoro, Albert Regis and newly signed practice‑squad defensive tackle Austin Johnson, as well as young safeties Rayuan Lane III and Jalen Huskey. Coen says the defense will operate “by committee” to contain Derrick Henry's rushing attack ahead of Thursday Night Football vs. the Ravens, with the November 10 trade deadline still a week away.
The Ravens face a kicking crisis as Tyler Loop battles a right groin injury that could land him on Injured Reserve, sidelining him for at least four weeks. Coach Jesse Minter signals a possible move, while practice‑squad newcomer Jake Moody—drafted by the 49ers in 2023 and signed on Oct. 20—will handle kicking duties for Thursday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Loop’s recent miss against Buffalo and a pattern of miscues heighten concerns. Meanwhile, quarterback woes persist with Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley and backup Joe Fagnano all nursing injuries, leaving the Ravens’ offense in flux.
Ahead of Thursday’s 8:15 p.m. ET showdown with the Baltimore Ravens, the Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly eyeing a top‑tier defensive lineman in trade talks, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. While Jaguars’ interest in Jeffery Simmons slipped after Tennessee sent him to Chicago for draft picks, the team’s focus remains on bolstering an already strong D‑line. Meanwhile, wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who recently scored a TD against the Indianapolis Colts, continues to draw trade chatter from other clubs. Jacksonville’s next move could shape its roster ahead of the Ravens game.
The Baltimore Ravens invited free‑agent quarterback Adrian Martinez, a 26‑year‑old former Nebraska and Kansas State standout, to a tryout on November 3, 2026. Martinez went undrafted in 2023, signed with the Lions before being waived, then led the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions to a championship and earned league MVP honors. He later spent time on the Jets and 49ers practice squads, appeared in one 49ers game in 2025, and signed a futures deal before being cut. The tryout also includes wide receiver Octavian Smith.
Tyler Loop is placed on the Ravens' injured reserve with a right‑groin injury, sidelining the Arizona Wildcat for at least four weeks and joining Lamar Jackson, Ethan Pocic and nearly a dozen teammates on IR. The move deepens Baltimore's injury crisis as the team heads into a Thursday Night Football matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Jesse Minter says veteran kicker Jake Moody, who has bounced around several teams since being drafted by the 49ers in 2023, should handle kicking duties for now, with Loop ready to return when healthy.
After a Week 8 bye, the San Francisco 49ers remain tied for the NFL’s best 6‑1 record, but power‑ranking sites shuffle them. ESPN drops the Niners from No. 1 to No. 2 behind the Bills, who just thumped the Ravens 36‑10. NFL.com moves San Francisco up to No. 2, noting a healthier roster could keep them elite. The Athletic and CBS Sports also keep the 49ers at No. 2, while FOX Sports ranks them No. 3 after a bounce‑back from a 29‑20 loss to Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Jaguars, Broncos, Bears and Vikings surge or fall in the top ten. The rankings highlight health, recent wins over the Rams, Broncos and Seahawks, and upcoming matchups with the Raiders, Cowboys, Vikings and Seahawks.
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The Ravens announce undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano as the Week 9 starter after both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley go down with injuries. Jackson suffered a thumb injury in the Bills loss, and Huntley hurt his toe, leaving the 25‑year‑old former Connecticut quarterback as the only option. Fagnano, who threw 91 yards and one interception in limited action against Buffalo, says he’s embracing the “next‑man‑up” mentality and is ready to play his best on Thursday Night Football versus the Jaguars. The move marks his first NFL start.
The Buffalo Bills have cut former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, confirming NFL insider Jordan Schultz's report. Gardner-Johnson, a Super Bowl LIX champion, was released after a one-game suspension for spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and posting the league's highest missed‑tackle rate (25.7%) among qualified safeties entering Week 9. At 28, he becomes a free agent for the fifth time since the Eagles traded him to Houston in March 2025, after brief stops with the Ravens and Bears. The Eagles may have safety needs but are unlikely to re‑sign him.
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The Steelers’ once‑feared second‑half schedule has softened after eight weeks of play. Initially pegged at a .495 opponent win percentage, the remaining games now average a .471 win rate thanks to injuries and coaching changes that have derailed teams like the Eagles, Texans and Ravens. Pittsburgh sits 6‑2 atop the AFC North and expects several injured players to return soon, improving its chances for another division crown and a playoff spot. With a less daunting lineup in weeks 10‑15—including the Bengals, Eagles, Broncos, Texans, Jaguars and two Ravens matchups—the Steelers can focus on controlling their own performance.
The Baltimore Ravens place rookie kicker Tyler Loop on injured reserve after a right‑groin strain, sidelining him for the next four games. Loop, a 2025 sixth‑round pick from Arizona, has made 13 of 17 field‑goal attempts and all 18 extra points in eight games this season. He earns a four‑year, $4.44 million rookie contract through 2028, with a $244,772 signing bonus. The Ravens promote practice‑squad kicker Jake Moody as his replacement.
The Jaguars (5‑2) face an injury‑hit Ravens (4‑4) in Week 9 Thursday Night Football, and ClutchPoints makes bold predictions. Jacksonville backs RB Bhayshul Tuten for another 100‑yard rushing game after his 104‑yard effort versus the Colts, while QB Trevor Lawrence is slated to throw three touchdowns as the Jags lean on the ground to build a double‑digit lead. Baltimore, scrambling after a quarterback loss, is expected to lean heavily on RB Derrick Henry, who could set a season‑high in carries. The piece argues the Ravens’ defensive choices will likely favor the Jaguars’ offensive surge.
The Green Bay Packers lose practice‑squad QB Kedon Slovis to the Baltimore Ravens, who guarantee him three weeks on their active roster. To fill the void, Green Bay signs quarterback Cam Miller and adds edge rusher D.J. Johnson and safety John Saunders Jr., while releasing safety Kahlef Hailassie. The updated practice squad now lists Miller at QB, Reed‑tight end Drake Dabney, and new defensive contributors D.J. Johnson and John Saunders Jr., leaving one roster spot open as the 53‑man roster remains full.
After a 31‑13 loss to the Bills, the Ravens' three‑game skid worsens as quarterback Lamar Jackson suffers a thumb injury that will require surgery. Insider Ari Meirov and analyst Bryant McFadden both suggest Jackson, who is entering the final year of an $84 million contract, could be on his way out of Baltimore. With Tyler Huntley also sidelined by turf toe, GM Eric DeCosta signs practice‑squad QB Austin Reed as a backup for Thursday’s clash with Jacksonville. The rumors spike as the franchise faces uncertainty over Jackson’s durability and future.
Lamar Jackson wants to remain with the Baltimore Ravens despite the lack of a contract extension agreement prior to the 2026 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Seven former Iowa State Cyclones saw action in Week 8, logging 249 combined snaps across offense, defense and special teams. Notables include Breece Hall (Jets) sidelined by a quad injury, Charlie Kolar (Chargers) with one 20‑yard catch in a 24‑9 loss, and Will McDonald IV (Jets) posting 36 defensive and 11 special‑teams snaps in a 38‑33 defeat to the Raiders. Houston’s trio—Xavier Hutchinson, David Montgomery and Jaylin Noel—were mostly unavailable due to a bye week or injuries, while Kene Nwangwu (Jets) and Domonique Orange (Vikings) contributed on special teams and defense respectively. The week also featured former Cyclone TJ Tampa (Ravens) returning with three tackles and a fumble recovery.