Jaguars beat Ravens 33-10 in blowout
Baltimore's rookie quarterback threw for just 60 yards while Jacksonville secured command of the AFC South.
By Matthew Collins ·
Rain fell on the field in Baltimore as the Jaguars executed a 77-yard opening drive. Bhayshul Tuten crossed the goal line on a one-yard run to give Jacksonville a 7-0 lead. The early advantage set the tone for a lopsided Thursday night affair. The visitors finished with a 33-10 victory over a depleted Baltimore squad.
The Ravens entered the game without their two starting quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley sat out on injured reserve. Baltimore turned to 25-year-old rookie Joe Fagnano, who had debuted just one week prior against Buffalo. Fagnano completed 10 of 18 passes and threw for only 60 yards. He also threw two interceptions in the second half. The Ravens finished with a 4-5 record, dropping their fourth consecutive game.
Jacksonville coach Liam Coen said the team practiced the Wildcat formation extensively. The strategy was designed to counter Baltimore’s attempt to snap the ball directly to running back Derrick Henry. The Jaguars defense handled the trick plays with ease. Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and one touchdown. He found wide receiver Parker Washington for a 50-yard score with 58 seconds left in the first half. That strike made the score 17-3 at the break.
The gap widened in the third quarter. A fumble gave Baltimore possession at midfield, but the Ravens turned the ball over on downs. The home crowd booed as the drive ended. Tight end Mark Andrews acknowledged the frustration. He stated that the team has to stay together and rely on each other. He noted that the group will keep it in the house and continue to fight for one another.
Baltimore struggled to move the ball in the second half. A fumble on a kick return led to a 2-yard touchdown run by Chris Rodriguez Jr. with 7:26 left. That score cut the deficit to 33-3. Eleven seconds later, Justice Hill broke free for a 65-yard touchdown run. It was Baltimore’s first touchdown after halftime since Week 5. Hill finished with 85 yards on nine carries, ending a 24-game Jacksonville streak of not allowing a rusher to gain 75 or more yards.
The loss marks the first time in franchise history that the Ravens have lost three straight games by at least 20 points. Baltimore had lost 35-13 to Cincinnati and 36-10 to Buffalo in previous weeks. The team is now awaiting the arrival of Jacoby Brissett. Star safety Kyle Hamilton also exited the game with a hip injury. Starting cornerback Nate Wiggins was absent due to an illness.
The Jaguars improved to 6-2. They have won five of their last six games. Jacksonville now holds a 3.5-game lead in the AFC South. The team will travel to Tennessee on Nov. 15. The Ravens host the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 16.
