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The Ravens wasted little time in trading for Brissett after he lost his starting job with the Cardinals. The 33-year-old journeyman is familiar with Ravens QB coach Israel Woolfork and was acquired in part because the team believed he could quickly become the starter. Brissett threw for 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in his eight games with the Cardinals this season, and will now look to save the Ravens’ season after they fell to 4-5 last week. With Lamar Jackson (finger) hoping to come back in the next six to nine weeks, if Baltimore can string together a few wins, it’s possible he will be back in time for the playoffs should they make the postseason. Brissett being under center should also provide some stability to Zay Flowers’ and Derrick Henry’s fantasy stocks after a rough few weeks sans Lamar.

Hamilton exited Thursday’s game and did not return to the field. Despite the scare, it doesn’t sound like Hamilton is at risk of missing much, if any, time. The two-time All-Pro has totaled 60 tackles, nine TFLs, and one interception this season while also breaking up five passes.

Per Rapoport, the Ravens called Indy about Jones after Lamar Jackson went down with a potentially season-ending thumb injury. They eventually traded for Jacoby Brissett. With Kyler Murray hurt and playing poorly even when healthy, the Vikings are at least going to explore some outside options at quarterback. Jones was on the team’s practice squad in 2024 before joining the Colts last year.

Per Rapoport, Jackson has already told his teammates he plans to return this season. While even the short end of that timeline would only have Jackson back in Week 15, it’s an optimistic turn of events for a quarterback who was previously expected to miss the rest of the season. At a nine-week return, Jackson would need Baltimore to make the playoffs to have a shot at returning this year. Jacoby Brissett will likely close out the fantasy season as Baltimore’s starting quarterback, but there’s a chance we get Jackson back for a final game or two in the regular season.

Schefter reports that Hill rather than Derrick Henry was the running back the Giants called the Ravens about. While Henry is certainly the better back between the two, Schefter also reported that the Ravens won’t trade him. With Cam Skattebo (hamstring) doubtful and Tyrone Tracey on injured reserve, the Giants are looking for help in the backfield. Hill would help in that regard, but until a trade is consummated, he doesn’t have much standalone fantasy value behind Henry in Baltimore.

Citing league sources, Schefter says the Ravens recently informed Henry that they have no intention of trading him. While speculation about a trade is understandable given Baltimore’s injuries at the quarterback position, the Ravens are said to have never even considered it, according to Schefter. With the newly acquired Jacoby Brissett likely to be under center in Week 10 against the Chargers, Henry will be in the RB1 mix.

We already knew this deal would be done, but the two sides made things official on Friday. The Ravens will receive Brissett, along with a 2027 fifth-round pick from the Cardinals in exchange for a 2027 4th-round pick and a 2028 7th-round pick. Brissett will immediately step into a starting role for the Ravens when they face the Chargers in Week 10 and should provide an immediate upgrade over Joe Fagnano, who struggled mightily in his first career start against the Jaguars.

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.