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Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says

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Martin, C. (2026, November 4). Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/ravens-turn-undrafted-rookie-joe-fagnano-after-lamar-jackson-lands-ir-coach-jessie-minter-says

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-04 · by Chantz Martin

Quick Summary

Rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano, an undrafted player from UConn, will make his NFL starting debut on Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars after both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured. Baltimore Ravens coach Jessie Minter confirmed the decision, with the team now in the AFC North cellar following three straight losses. This makes Fagnano only the second undrafted rookie to start a regular-season game for the Ravens since their inception.
Written by AI on 2026-11-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Baltimore Ravens suffered a significant defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 33-10 loss on Thursday Night Football. The game was marked by the Ravens' depleted quarterback situation: starting quarterback Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley were both out due to injuries, forcing rookie undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano into his first NFL start. This drastic change in circumstances saw the point spread shift dramatically from a field goal favorite for Baltimore to Jacksonville being favored by nearly 10 points. Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars with 242 passing yards and a touchdown, while Fagnano struggled, throwing for only minimal gains and enduring pressure throughout his first career start. This loss extended the Ravens' losing streak to four games, severely impacting their playoff hopes as they continue to grapple with injuries in key positions.

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📰 Ravens Lose to Jaguars
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Chantz Martin
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Baltimore NFL Ravens UConn the Buffalo Bills

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Fagnano PERSON · 9× Ravens ORG · 5× Baltimore ORG · 2× Jackson PERSON · 2× NFL ORG · 2× the Buffalo Bills ORG · 2× Baltimore Ravens ORG · 1× Joe Fagnano PERSON · 1× UConn ORG · 1× the Jacksonville Jaguars ORG · 1×

Narrative

Fagnano is moving to the top of Baltimore’s depth chart after Lamar Jackson’s return from a three-game absence was cut short by a thumb injury early in Sunday’s 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-06
🔮 On Thursday night, the undrafted UConn product will go from simulating plays in his living room with his wife to making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2026-11-06 · Fox News
Ravens turn to undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano after Lamar Jackson lands on IR, coach Jessie Minter says · assertive framing

Claims (22 extracted, 1 hedged)

It’s time for rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano to take center stage. asserted
Fagnano → ’ → stage
On Thursday night, the undrafted UConn product will go from simulating plays in his living room with his wife to making his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars. asserted
product → go → Jaguars
First-year Baltimore Ravens coach Jessie Minter confirmed that Fagnano, who has spent most of the season as the team’s No. 3 quarterback, will start Thursday night. asserted
who → confirm → quarterback
It is unclear whether Tyler Huntley will serve as his backup after the veteran quarterback sustained an injury in the Ravens’ Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. uncertain
quarterback → serve → Bills
With his start in Week 9, Fagnano will become only the second undrafted rookie to start a regular-season game for the Ravens. asserted
Fagnano → become → Ravens
"It's special," Fagnano said. asserted
Fagnano → say → ?
"It's really the only way I can think about it." asserted
I → think → it
Fagnano is moving to the top of Baltimore’s depth chart after Lamar Jackson’s return from a three-game absence was cut short by a thumb injury early in Sunday’s 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. asserted
return → move → Bills
Jackson had missed those games because of a high left ankle sprain. asserted
Jackson → miss → sprain
Fagnano has also dealt with injury concerns after stepping in for the injured Jackson and Huntley. asserted
Fagnano → deal → Jackson
He practiced with a brace on his right ankle on Tuesday. asserted
He → practice → Tuesday
"Every game you got bumps and bruises," Fagnano said. asserted
Fagnano → get → bumps
"It's just football, a physical game we play. asserted
we → play → ?
It feels good, though." asserted
It → feel → ?
Fagnano earned one of the Ravens roster spots after he put together what was widely considered a strong preseason. asserted
what → earn → spots
The 25-year-old threw for 91 yards in his NFL debut. asserted
old → throw → debut
"He's cool, calm and collected," Minter said about Fagnano. asserted
Minter → say → Fagnano
"He doesn't really get rattled." asserted
He → get → ?
Baltimore has dropped three consecutive games and enters Week 9 in the cellar of the AFC North. asserted
Baltimore → drop → North
The Ravens recently added quarterbacks Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis to the roster as injuries depleted the position. asserted
injuries → add → position
Only one undrafted quarterback, Cooper Rush, has made his first regular-season start in a prime-time game. asserted
quarterback → make → game
That number will rise to two Thursday when Fagnano takes the first snap for the Ravens. asserted
Fagnano → rise → Ravens
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