Joe Fagnano faced an immediate gauntlet in his first NFL start, completing just 10 of 18 passes for 60 yards and throwing two interceptions in the Baltimore Ravens’ 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night. With two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley sidelined on injured reserve, the 25-year-old undrafted rookie had only three days to prepare for the spotlight. The performance highlighted the steep learning curve of the league, as Fagnano struggled to find rhythm against a well-executed Jaguars defense that capitalized on every turnover.
Undrafted rookie struggles with quick turnaround as Baltimore falls to fourth straight defeat
Despite the lopsided score, Fagnano remained focused on accountability rather than external factors, acknowledging the unique challenges of a short preparation week. “I’m not here to sit up here and make excuses,” Fagnano stated post-game. “Credit to the Jaguars, they played well. Just didn’t execute today.” His comments underscored the team’s current crisis, as Baltimore has now lost four consecutive games, dropping to a record that demands immediate roster adjustments to remain competitive in the AFC.
The Ravens are expected to address their quarterback void before Tuesday’s trade deadline by acquiring Jacoby Brissett, who lost his starting job in Arizona to Gardner Minshew. Head coach Jesse Minter praised Fagnano’s professionalism during the difficult stretch, noting that the front office will do what is necessary to give the team a chance. This move likely signals that Fagnano will return to the bench for Monday night’s Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, ending his brief tenure as the primary signal-caller for Baltimore.
Source: Yahoo Sports
