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Andrews, somewhat disgustingly, led the team in receiving with a modest 19 yards on a night undrafted free agent rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for only 60 yards in his first career start. It remains difficult to start the veteran tight end, who has made more mental mistakes this season than he has receptions.

Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle did what he could to overcome undrafted free agent rookie Joe Fagnano under center, routinely putting Flowers in Motion across the formation to generate some level of misdirection for an offense with zero ability to attack downfield. That included three rush attempts and a completion thrown by running back Derrick Henry, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a usable fantasy week for the electric receiver. Fantasy managers can rest easy knowing help is on the way in the form of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who was signed earlier in the week and will likely make his team debut when the Ravens take on the Chargers in Week 10. Flowers will return to upside WR2 range with the change at quarterback.

Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle did everything in his power to overcome an undrafted free agent rookie quarterback in his first professional start, going so far as to call numerous direct snaps to Henry and a Henry pass attempt, but it ultimately proved futile. Things appeared to be trending in the right direction as the Ravens played the Jaguars to a tightly contested game through the first 29 minutes before Parker Washington broke the game open with a 50-yard touchdown in the final minute before the break. Things got nasty for Henry after the half as he managed only two additional yards after bruising his way to 55 first half yards. Henry will return to RB1 status in fantasy circles in Week 10 when the Ravens take on the Chargers.

Hill became the first running back to amass more than 75 yards against the Jaguars since the start of the 2025 regular season with a 65-yard touchdown with the game well out of hand in the second half. It was an otherwise poor showing for the entirety of the Baltimore offense with a rookie undrafted free agent starting his first NFL game. Hill remains nothing more than a desperation FLEX ahead of a Week 10 meeting with the Chargers.

Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle did everything he could to scheme around a starting undrafted free agent rookie quarterback in his first NFL start, calling numerous exotic looks to include direct snaps to Derrick Henry, a Henry pass attempt, quick outs to Zay Flowers, Flowers rush attempts, and flea flickers, but it wasn’t enough to overcome poor execution, consistently off-target throws, and a lack of downfield ability. The Ravens also committed numerous pre-snap penalties as they continue to lead the league in that area through nine weeks, which killed multiple drives. Fagnano managed only 25 pass yards in the first half, finishing with a ridiculous 60 yards, while both interceptions came in the second half with the team in desperation mode. Fagnano leaves his first, and likely last, NFL start with a sour taste in his mouth, as he likely retreats to backup duties following the signing of veteran Jacoby Brissett earlier in the week.

Well, that’s good, because it will assuredly take a record-setting deal to keep him in a Ravens uniform. Jackson has an $84.34 million salary cap hit next season, so the team has to do something with his contract. Jackson has a no-trade clause and a no-franchise tag clause — he possesses a ton of leverage. Per Palmer, the two sides will not negotiate a new deal in-season, so they will try to get something done between the end of the season and the beginning of free agency, which starts in March 2027.

The Ravens’ rookie running back will have to wait to make his debut. The Ravens declared QB Kedon Slovis, WR Elijah Sarratt, OL Emery Jones Jr., DL Aeneas Peebles, CB Nate Wiggins and S Jaylinn Hawkins inactive. Hawkins is dealing with a knee injury and Wiggins, the Ravens’ No. 1 cornerback, is listed with a stinger and an illness. Slovis will serve as the emergency third quarterback. Austin Reed is the QB2. Ravens RG Vega Ioane (knee) will play.

NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports that Maulet is retiring. The 33-year-old slot cornerback began his career with the Saints and Colts and ended it with the Lions, but made the bulk of his impact from 2019-2024 with the Jets, Steelers, and Ravens. Maulet made major noise as a hard-hitting cornerback in the AFC North, going from the Steelers to the Ravens in 2023 and starting a playoff game for Mike Macdonald’s historic Ravens defense. He retires with five career interceptions and five sacks.

Cornerback Nate Wiggins is questionable with an illness. He did not practice today. Hawkins missed Week 8 with the knee issue and wasn’t able to practice once this week. The Ravens play on Thursday this week and then get an extended break until Monday of Week 10, when they’ll take on the Chargers. The extra time off might help Hawkins get back on the field.

Hill saw eight targets in a blowout loss last week. Third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano peppered him with check-downs, though Hill only managed four catches. With Fagnano making his first career start tomorrow, Hill should continue to rack up targets in Week 9. He’s in the RB4 mix in PPR leagues.