The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Thursday Night Football as 10-point road favorites against the Baltimore Ravens, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium. The Jaguars (5-2) lead the AFC South by three games and have won 14 of their last 17 games, including a 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts last week. Baltimore has lost three straight after a 4-1 start and will start third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano with Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) inactive.
Jaguars' Offensive Surge
Jacksonville's offense has been potent, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the NFL in passer rating and throwing seven touchdown passes through seven games, a franchise record. Running back Bhayshul Tuten became the first Jaguars player since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2007 to record 100-plus rushing yards, 50-plus receiving yards, and two-plus touchdowns in a single game. The Jaguars have also won consecutive Thursday Night Football games, most recently against the New Orleans Saints in 2023.
Ravens' Quarterback Crisis
Baltimore's offense faces significant challenges with Fagnano making his second career start. The Ravens have managed just 91 passing yards in their last game, and the team is a 10-point home underdog with an over/under of 40 points. Running back Derrick Henry, tight end Mark Andrews, and wide receiver Zay Flowers are expected to shoulder the offensive load in a simplified game plan.
Expert Picks and Best Bets
SportsLine experts Jeff Hochman and R.J. White both favor taking the Ravens +10 points. Hochman cites Jacksonville's poor run defense, injuries to key defenders Davon Hamilton and Travon Walker, and Lawrence's lower road passer rating (89.9 vs. 120.6 at home). White highlights Justice Hill's receiving role, projecting him to exceed 11.5 receiving yards for a third straight game, noting Hill had eight targets in Fagnano's debut.
