The Ravens will turn to Jake Moody at kicker Thursday against Jacksonville, with Tyler Loop sidelined by a right-groin injury and potentially headed to injured reserve. Baltimore also needs to shore up a battered offensive line and find a way to stay competitive without Lamar Jackson, who is expected to miss time after thumb surgery.

By the Numbers
  • Loop has made 13 of 17 field goals this season; he went 30 of 34 as a rookie.
  • Moody has converted 64 of 82 career field goals and 107 of 110 extra points.
  • The Ravens are 4-4, and their quarterbacks took 12 hits against Buffalo.
  • Baltimore has gone without a second-half touchdown since beating Atlanta in overtime.
Yes, But

Moody has NFL experience, but Baltimore is making the switch after Loop’s uneven season and with little time before Thursday’s game. The offensive line’s struggles contributed to injuries to Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley, though coach Jesse Minter said injuries are no excuse and backed right tackle Roger Rosengarten, who blamed himself for Jackson’s injury.

State of Play
  • Moody is set to handle kicking duties against Jacksonville.
  • Rookie guard Vega Ioane, limited by a knee injury, hopes to return Thursday.
  • Quarterback availability is uncertain: Jackson is out, Huntley has a toe injury, and Joe Fagnano is dealing with an ankle issue.
What’s Next

Baltimore will assess Ioane and its quarterbacks in practice before Thursday’s game. With Jackson sidelined, the Ravens will need stronger protection and contributions across defense, special teams and offense to stay in playoff contention.

Bottom Line

The Ravens’ immediate challenge is bigger than replacing a kicker: they must steady a struggling line and build a workable game plan without their top playmaker.