Jaguairs to Face Injury-Plagued Ravens in Week 9 Thursday Night Game
Jacksonville holds a 10-point betting edge while Baltimore relies on a rookie quarterback due to thumb and toe injuries.
By Rafael Collins ·
The Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Baltimore on Thursday night to take on the Ravens in Week 9 of the NFL season. The Jaguars enter the game with a 5-2 record, while the Ravens sit at 4-4. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium.
Baltimore faces a major challenge at the quarterback position. Veteran Lamar Jackson is out with a thumb injury, and backup Tyler Huntley is sidelined with a toe issue. The team will start rookie third-stringer Joe Fagnano under center. This injury pileup leaves the Ravens without their primary passers for the contest.
The Jaguars are coming off a decisive 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. They aim to secure a fifth win in their last six games. The Ravens, however, dropped a 36-10 decision at Buffalo on Sunday. The contrast in recent performance sets the stage for the matchup.
Betting markets view the Jaguars as the heavy favorites. Oddsmakers list Jacksonville as a 10-point favorite. The total points line is set at 40. A sports model that simulates every NFL game 10,000 times projects 48 combined points. This model has a 60-51 record on top-rated picks since 2024.
Trevor Lawrence leads the Jacksonville offense. In seven starts, he has completed 65.7% of his passes for 1,690 yards and 17 touchdowns. He has also thrown four interceptions. Running back Bhayshul Tuten carries the ground game with 110 carries for 492 yards and three touchdowns.
Derrick Henry anchors the Baltimore running attack. He has rushed 158 times for 632 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games. The over has hit in three of the last four meetings between these teams. It has also hit in each of Jacksonville's last two games and in six of Baltimore's last 10 games.
