Newer update on Joe Fagnano: Kedon Slovis added: Ravens QB options for Week 9
Joe Fagnano injury update: expected to start Week 9 vs. Jaguars
The undrafted rookie is the Ravens' projected starting quarterback for Thursday night versus the Jaguars after the team's top two QBs were injured.
Update: The undrafted rookie is the Ravens' projected starting quarterback for Thursday night versus the Jaguars after the team's top two QBs were injured.
The Ravens are projected to start quarterback Joe Fagnano for Thursday night’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
What happened
Fagnano walked onto the practice field Tuesday wearing a brace around his injured right ankle, per Jamison Hensley, as quoted by Schefter.
Context
Fagnano has played one game this season, totaling 0.9 PPR points, 91 passing yards, one interception, and 3 rushing yards on 78% of snaps. That was in Week 8 against the Bills, when he finished the game after both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured. Fagnano completed 10 of 21 passes for 91 yards and an interception in that loss at Buffalo.
On the depth chart, Fagnano is listed as QB1. Lamar Jackson is QB2 with an out designation from Sleeper due to a thumb injury, and Tyler Huntley is QB3 with a doubtful designation from Sleeper due to a toe injury. Jackson has 80.1 PPR points in five games, while Huntley has 55.7 PPR points in five games.
Jackson sustained a right thumb injury on the first play of the Bills game. Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson could miss the rest of the season after having surgery. Huntley is believed to have turf toe and was scheduled for an MRI.
Timeline
On November 2, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Ravens had lost their top two quarterbacks and were playing undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, the third-string emergency quarterback, at halftime of their game against the Bills. Lamar Jackson threw an incompletion on his first play and left with a right thumb injury. Backup Tyler Huntley left in the second quarter with a toe injury after completing 2 of 4 passes for no yards.
On November 2, Fantasy Football Desk also reported that Huntley is believed to have turf toe and will have an MRI. Head coach Jesse Minter said Jackson could miss the rest of the season after having surgery. Fagnano finished the game and went 10-of-21 for 91 yards and an interception.
On November 3, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Ravens added quarterback Kedon Slovis off the Packers’ practice squad on Tuesday. Slovis has never started an NFL game and has thrown two career passes. He may be forced to start Thursday with only two practices under his belt in Baltimore. The Ravens also signed Austin Reed to their practice squad.
Depth chart
Behind Fagnano at quarterback are Jackson, Huntley, Aaron Bailey, Kedon Slovis, and Skylar Thompson. Jackson and Huntley are dealing with injuries. Bailey has not played this season. Slovis has thrown two career passes. Thompson is on injured reserve.
What’s next
The Ravens host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, November 5, in Week 9.
The Ravens projected starting quarterback for Thursday night versus the Jaguars: [Quoting @jamisonhensley: "Ravens QB Joe Fagnano walks onto the practice field Tuesday wearing a brace around his injured right ankle"]
🏈 Fantasy impact
Fagnano is a desperation streaming option in superflex or 2QB leagues, but his Week 8 performance was poor and he is now dealing with an ankle injury. First, verify that Jackson and Huntley are truly out before relying on Fagnano. If Jackson misses the rest of the season as Minter suggested, the Ravens could bring in another quarterback, but for Week 9, Fagnano is the projected starter. Kedon Slovis is a complete unknown who was just added, so he is a risky pickup. Fagnano’s 10.7-point projection from Sleeper reflects a low floor. In standard 1QB leagues, avoid all Ravens quarterbacks until the situation clarifies. For Week 9, sit Fagnano unless you are desperate in a 2QB league, and instead look for available quarterbacks with better matchups and higher projections. If you must add a Ravens quarterback, add Fagnano over Slovis because Fagnano has at least played in a game this season and is now the projected starter.
Quick answers
Will Joe Fagnano play in Week 9?
Fagnano is the Ravens' projected starting quarterback for Thursday night versus the Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter.
What is Joe Fagnano's injury status?
Fagnano walked onto the practice field Tuesday wearing a brace around his injured right ankle.