Jaguars Rout Injury-Hit Ravens 33-10 for Fifth Win in Six Games/ NEWSLOOKS/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a touchdown as Jacksonville defeated Baltimore 33-10 Thursday night. The Jaguars improved to 6-2, while the Ravens struggled behind rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley injured. Baltimore suffered its fourth consecutive defeat and a franchise-first third straight loss by at least 20 points.
Quick Look
- Final score: Jacksonville beat Baltimore 33-10.
- Lawrence delivers: The Jaguars quarterback passed for 242 yards and one touchdown.
- Division advantage: Jacksonville moved to 6-2 and extended its AFC South lead to 3½ games.
- Quarterback shortage: Baltimore started Fagnano with Jackson and Huntley on injured reserve.
- Ravens struggle: Fagnano threw for 60 yards and two interceptions as Baltimore fell to 4-5.
- Historic losing stretch: The Ravens have lost three consecutive games by at least 20 points for the first time.
- Additional injuries: Baltimore safety Kyle Hamilton left with a hip injury.
- Next games: Jacksonville visits Tennessee on Nov. 15; Baltimore hosts the Chargers on Nov. 16.
Deep Look
Jacksonville Controls Game Against Depleted Baltimore
BALTIMORE — Trevor Lawrence passed for 242 yards and a touchdown as the Jacksonville Jaguars overwhelmed the injury-depleted Baltimore Ravens 33-10 Thursday night, earning their fifth victory in six games.
Jacksonville improved to 6-2 and strengthened its hold on the AFC South, building a 3½-game division lead.
Baltimore fell to 4-5 with its fourth straight loss, unable to generate consistent offense without quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.
Both are on injured reserve, leaving rookie Joe Fagnano to make the start after his NFL debut against Buffalo last weekend. The 25-year-old, who has also been dealing with an ankle issue, completed 10 of 18 passes for 60 yards and threw two interceptions.
Jaguars Prepared for Derrick Henry’s Wildcat Role
Baltimore attempted to compensate for its quarterback shortage by repeatedly snapping the ball directly to Derrick Henry.
Jacksonville anticipated the approach.
“We practiced Wildcat a ton,” Jaguars coach Liam Coen said.
The Ravens managed a field goal on their opening possession but did not score again until the fourth quarter.
Baltimore is awaiting the arrival of Jacoby Brissett as it tries to stabilize the quarterback position and halt its slide.
“Tough situation for our guys. But I just told them, there’s no excuses,” Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. “There’s no, ‘Whatever, we don’t have this guy, we don’t have that guy.’”
Opening Touchdown Sets Jacksonville’s Tone
The Jaguars began with a 77-yard touchdown drive, taking a 7-0 lead on Bhayshul Tuten’s 1-yard run.
“That opening drive was huge, just to set the tone,” Lawrence said. “Especially when you get the ball first … that’s something that’s important, is to be able to go and get points right away.”
Jacksonville largely avoided unnecessary risks in rainy conditions, relying on steady offense and its defense to maintain control.
Lawrence delivered the game’s biggest passing play just before halftime, connecting with Parker Washington for a 50-yard touchdown with 58 seconds remaining in the second quarter.
The score gave Jacksonville a 17-3 halftime advantage.
Lawrence Earns Praise for Early Accuracy
Coen credited Lawrence’s performance while the Ravens were still within reach.
“I just think he was very on when it was really a game,” Coen said.
“When it was mattering and things were going and it’s a back-and-forth football game early on, he was extremely sharp, accurate and played, again, a really solid football game for us.”
Baltimore briefly received an opportunity to respond in the third quarter when a Jacksonville fumble gave the Ravens possession at midfield.
Trailing 20-3, however, Baltimore immediately turned the ball over on downs, drawing boos from the home crowd.
Turnovers Deepen Ravens’ Deficit
Fagnano threw both interceptions after halftimeand Baltimore also lost a fumble on a kickoff return.
That special-teams turnover led to Chris Rodriguez Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run with 7:26 remaining, extending Jacksonville’s lead to 33-3.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews acknowledged the crowd’s frustration while emphasizing the need for team unity.
“They have every right to boo or do whatever they want to do. Obviously, us in here, we have to stay together, be on one accord, and just keep on relying on each other,” Andrews said.
“You’ve got to be there for your brother. And that’s what we’re going to do is keep it in house and continue to fight for one another. And we’ll see how this thing shakes out.”
Hill Provides Late Highlight in Historic Losing Stretch
Justice Hill scored Baltimore’s only touchdown on a 65-yard run11 seconds after Rodriguez’s score.
It was the Ravens’ first second-half touchdown since Week 5.
Hill finished with 85 yards on nine carries, ending Jacksonville’s 24-game streak without allowing an individual rusher to reach 75 yards.
The late touchdown did little to soften another lopsided defeat. Baltimore became the first team in franchise history to lose three consecutive games by at least 20 points.
The Ravens previously lost 35-13 to Cincinnati and 36-10 to Buffalo.
Injuries and Upcoming Schedule
Baltimore played without starting cornerback Nate Wigginswho had been listed with an illness earlier in the week.
The Ravens also lost star safety Kyle Hamilton to a hip injury during the game.
Jacksonville next plays at Tennessee on Nov. 15. Baltimore returns home against the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16.
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