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The Baltimore Ravens suffered a convincing 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, dropping their record to 4-5. The Jaguars improved to 6-2 with the victory. The Ravens entered the game at 4-4 but were without starting quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was placed on injured reserve due to a right thumb injury. Joe Fagnano started in Jackson's place.
Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, has been a central figure for Baltimore, and his absence was keenly felt. According to the NFL's website, Jackson will be sidelined for at least four games. Former NFL player Robert Griffin III, reacting to the Ravens' performance without Jackson, took to X/Twitter to share his assessment. He wrote: "The Baltimore Ravens with Lamar Jackson at QB are Super Bowl Contenders. The Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson at QB are lost."
The loss leaves Baltimore at the bottom of the AFC North, with the Pittsburgh Steelers leading at 6-2 and the Cincinnati Bengals second at 5-2. The absence of their starting quarterback could significantly hinder any postseason aspirations. The Ravens' next game is against the Los Angeles Chargers on November 16.
Key Analysis
Griffin's comments underscore the enormous impact Jackson has on the Ravens' fortunes. With Jackson, Baltimore is viewed as a Super Bowl contender; without him, the team appears disoriented and struggling. The upcoming stretch without their star quarterback will test the Ravens' depth and resilience, and their playoff hopes may hinge on how they cope in his absence.
Originally reported by yahoo.