11 instant reactions from Jaguars' shellacking of Ravens on TNF

The Jacksonville Jaguars had to face the Baltimore Ravens in a short week, just four days after trouncing the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. But it didn't matter; the Jags came prepared and outright dominated their AFC foe at M&T Bank Stadium.

In spite of the rain, Jacksonville was the better team most of the game. Sure, it helped that 2026 undrafted free agent Joe Fagnano was starting at center for Baltimore, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on the injured reserve.

Then again, that shouldn't take anything away from the Jaguars' win, their sixth of the season. And with this in mind, here are 11 instant reactions to the 33-10 victory on Thursday Night Football.

11 instant reactions from the Jaguars win vs. the Ravens on Thursday Night

1. The Jaguars got off to a strong start to the game, with Nate Boerkircher reeling in a 52-yard pass on their first offensive drive. Although they had a bit of trouble punching the football into the end zone, Bhayshul Tuten ultimately got in to make it 7-0.

2. Speaking of Tuten, he was questionable for the game with ankle and foot injuries. Head coach Liam Coen stated that the second-year running back was a game-time decision but was ultimately good to go.

Tuten ended up getting the kind of workload he's had in other games but wasn't particularly effective, toting the rock 12 times for 29 yards with a touchdown.

3. Even though the Ravens were starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback, the offense managed to move the ball. Derrick Henry was averaging over 5.0 yards per carry, and the Jacksonville defense had no answer for him. That said, penalties ultimately held them back.

4. Jourdan Lewis had a critical penalty in the second quarter. Baltimore was marching down the field. On third-and-8 in Jacksonville territory, Lewis held Zay Flowers and was flagged for pass interference, giving the Ravens a fresh set of downs. The silver lining is that the rest of the defense stepped up and forced them to punt.

The silver lining is that the former Michigan Wolverine made up for it with an interception off Fagnano later in the fourth quarter, so he gets a pass.

5. Trevor Lawrence's favorite target against the Ravens was Jakobi Meyers. The eight-year wideout was targeted way more than his teammates and finished the game with four receptions for 65 yards.

6. Parker Washington sighting against the Ravens. The Sugar Land, Texas native was quiet in the win over the Indianapolis Colts, registering one reception for two yards on 11 targets. However, he reminded everyone just how much of a game-changer he is on Thursday Night, reeling in a 50-yard touchdown that put Jacksonville up 17-3.

7. While the Jags had no answer for Derrick Henry (at least early on), the defense did a good job of pressuring Joe Fagnano, who looked overwhelmed in his first NFL start, going 10-of-18 for 60 yards.

8. Whereas his Ravens counterpart (rightly) struggled, Trevor Lawrence had a strong game, completing two passes of 50+ yards. He finished the game with 16 completions on 26 throws for 242 yards with a touchdown.

9 The Jags got cornerback Montaric Brown in Week 10. He showed everyone on Thursday Night why he's a pivotal piece of the defense, picking off Joe Fagnano in the second half.

10. The rain might've played a role, but you can tell that the Jags took the foot off the pedal in the second half a bit. Then again, that's understandable because they were leading 20-3 at the midpoint of the third quarter, and it was hard to picture Baltimore making a comeback based on how things were unfolding.

11. Travis Hunter saw time on offense in the third quarter. Trevor Lawrence threw a pass to him behind the line of scrimmage. It didn't look like he had the ball fully secured. Defensive back Malaki Starts forced him to fumble. The silver lining is that the Jacksonville defense stymied the Ravens, forcing them to go three-and-out.

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