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The Ravens are finalizing a trade for veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett after injuries sidelined Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, signaling they still intend to compete this season. Brissett is expected to join the team for Week 10, while undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano makes his first NFL start against Jacksonville. Analysts see Brissett as a low-cost, experienced stopgap—but not a guaranteed fix for Baltimore’s playoff hopes.

By the Numbers
  • Brissett has made 73 starts across 11 NFL seasons.
  • In 2026, he has completed 63.3% of his passes for 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
  • The Ravens are 4-4 and have lost 3 straight; Jacksonville is 5-2.
  • Jacksonville is favored by 10 points. Just 1 of 44 pundits picked Baltimore, while 28 of 31 score predictions had the Jaguars winning by double digits.
Yes, But

Brissett brings experience, familiarity with quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork and a relatively low-cost path to steadier play. But his career record is 23-50, and pundits doubt he can rescue Baltimore’s season. The immediate challenge is even tougher: Fagnano will start against a strong Jaguars team, and the Ravens have lost three straight.

State of Play
  • Brissett is expected to make his Ravens debut in Week 10 against the Chargers.
  • Fagnano is set to start Thursday against Jacksonville, with Jackson and Huntley out long term.
  • Most pundits expect a Jaguars win, though some see a narrow upset path if Baltimore’s defense and running game deliver.
What's Next

The trade is expected to be finalized this weekend. Baltimore’s immediate focus is Thursday’s game, where Fagnano and the Ravens’ defense must contend with a Jaguars team widely viewed as the favorite. Brissett’s arrival should give the Ravens a more experienced option for the games ahead.

Bottom Line

Brissett is a practical response to a quarterback crisis—not proof that Baltimore’s season is saved. The trade keeps a path to competitiveness open, but the Ravens’ near-term fortunes depend on surviving the Jacksonville matchup and getting healthier.