The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Thursday night's Week 9 matchup as 10-point road favorites against the Baltimore Ravens, a line driven almost entirely by a cascade of quarterback injuries for the home team. Lamar Jackson returned from injury in Week 8 but hurt his throwing hand on the first offensive snap, landing on injured reserve awaiting surgery. Backup Tyler Huntley then suffered a season-ending turf toe injury. Baltimore traded for veteran Jacoby Brissett, but the deal will not be finalized until the weekend, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to start with Kedon Slovis signed off Green Bay's practice squad as depth.
Betting Preview
Despite the Ravens' quarterback chaos, the Jaguars are not a dominant team, creating a volatile betting environment. The over/under is set at 39.5 points. Analysts suggest Jacksonville may attack early to exploit Baltimore's instability, while the Ravens could lean heavily on Derrick Henry before potentially abandoning the run if they fall behind. Turnovers or short fields could push the total higher, though a blowout might see Jacksonville run out the clock with backups late.
Player Props
Zay Flowers is projected over 4.5 receptions at -114. The second-year receiver had five-plus catches in every game before a zero-catch performance last week amid the quarterback turmoil. With offensive coordinator Declan Doyle likely scheming quick throws to manufacture touches, Flowers remains Baltimore's best playmaker. Justice Hill is favored over 2.5 receptions at -136; the running back caught four passes on eight targets last week in a similar trailing game script and serves as a safety valve for a third-string quarterback.
On the touchdown market, Jaguars rookie Brian Thomas Jr. is listed at +550 to score anytime. Despite a quiet sophomore season, he caught a touchdown last week and Jacksonville may showcase him ahead of the trade deadline. For Baltimore, rookie Ja'Kobi Lane carries a +700 anytime touchdown price. A training camp standout with some rapport with Fagnano, Lane represents a speculative play in a "kitchen sink" offensive approach.
