Baltimore Ravens fans are understandably frustrated after losing their franchise quarterback for a big chunk of the season once again. They have seen more lackluster football than they are accustomed to, and they have had enough. Those who filled M&T Bank Stadium for Thursday night's face-off with the Jacksonville Jaguars probably purchased their tickets with the intent to watch Lamar Jackson compete. They had a few days to accept their new reality, however.
Undrafted rookie third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano was set to make his first NFL start in the rain, and do so against a defense that recorded nine interceptions in its first seven matchups while allowing an AFC-best 15.9 points per game. And do so while nursing an ankle injury. Simply put, there was little reason to expect a positive outcome. The home crowd was nevertheless disgusted by what it witnessed in Charm City.
Fans booed during what ended up being a 33-10 loss. Some players can take such a reaction the wrong way, especially when considering the obvious adversity they are currently suffering through. Mark Andrews is not letting the jeers get to him, though. He is focused on keeping the locker room united amid this four-game losing streak.
“They have every right to boo or do whatever they want to do,” the ninth-year tight end told the media, per The Baltimore Sun's Josh Tolentino. “Obviously, us in here, we have to stay together… Just keep on relying on each other. You got to be there for your brother, and that's what we're going to do. Keep it in house and continue to fight for one another. We'll see how this thing shakes out, but I believe we have a bunch of fighters.”
The Ravens may have fighters, but they certainly did not do much swinging on Thursday.
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Fagnano completed 10 passes for a mere 60 yards and threw two interceptions versus the Jaguars. Andrews led all Baltimore pass-catchers with 19 yards. Derrick Henry once again struggled, posting an inefficient 57 yards on 17 carries. Fellow running back Justice Hill scored the squad's only touchdown, courtesy of a 65-yard run with 7:15 left in the fourth quarter.
The Ravens are severely limited without a viable QB option. They better hope that the arriving Jacoby Brissett, who was benched in his final start for the Arizona Cardinals, can energize the offense.
Baltimore still has much to fix on defense, however. Field position obviously matters, but fans still want more from a lauded defensive mind like Jesse Minter. Those in attendance could not find a silver lining in this Jacksonville-issued drubbing.
Mark Andrews is wisely emphasizing the importance of cohesion. There is already plenty going against this group. Players cannot mentally check out.
If the Ravens (4-5) fail to defend their house versus the presently winless Los Angeles Chargers next Monday, then they might need to take cover.