BALTIMORE With his Jets playing surprisingly well against the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens, first-year coach Aaron Glenn had no desire to play it safe on a fourth-down play in his own territory. There might be a time in the future when a similar roll-the-dice decision pays off for the fiery coach. On Sunday, his gutsy third-quarter call misfired miserably. Glenn kept his offense on the field with the Jets down 10-7 and facing a fourth-and-2 from their own 42. Tyrod Taylor fired an incomplete pass to a tightly covered John Metchie and the Ravens turned the failed gamble into the pivotal touchdown in a 23-10 victory Sunday. Afterward, Glenn acknowledged that his decision to go for it was risky. But it’s likely he would do it again if put in the same scenario. “I thought our offense was doing a solid job. I thought Tyrod was doing a solid job,” he explained. “So I want to be aggressive. I want to go on that and we didn’t make it.” The Jets were 10 for 20 on fourth down coming into this game. They went 0 for 2 against the Ravens, missing in the third quarter and in the waning minutes. Glenn knows the first botched try was far more important than the last. “I trust our guys to go make those,” he said. “And that was a situation when I wanted our guys to not blink and get ready to go. And we didn’t make it.” Maybe it was the wrong call. But when you’re 2-8 and looking for a bright spot in a dismal season, perhaps you take a chance and hope for the best. “Definitely disappointed that it didn’t work out. It’s a concept that we like, we just didn’t execute it,” Taylor said “They did a great job of taking away the inside route. We just didn’t execute and that was a key play in this game.” The Jets (2-9) came in as 13 1/2-point underdogs, but they dominated the first half and took a 7-3 lead into the locker room after limiting a potent offense featuring Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to a mere 72 yards. Baltimore scored a touchdown on its first possession of the third quarter, then scored again after the Jets went four-and-out during that key sequence that ended with Taylor’s incomplete pass to Metchie. New York was still in the game until Breece Hall lost a fumble at the Baltimore 3 with 6: 51 remaining and the score 20-10. “It definitely stings. I hate losing,” Taylor said. “We’ve just got to be efficient consistently, consistently going out there and doing the right things, I think we took a step in that direction today. We just didn’t finish it.” The Jets are already assured of their 10th consecutive losing season. But Glenn is absolutely certain good times lie ahead. “We don’t want to be 2 and 9, you know, but I do understand this: There are some things that we’re doing, some underlying things that we’re doing, some foundational things that we’re doing that I am excited about,” he said. “We just got to make sure now the record catches up with those things that we’re building.”.
https://www.trentonian.com/2025/11/23/jets-failed-fourth-down-gamble-proves-pivotal-in-23-10-loss-to-ravens/
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Lamar Jackson Will ‘Talk To’ Ravens About Growing Problem
He knows there’s a problem, but Baltimore Ravens franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson can still take being sacked 23 times already this season with good humor. At least for now, but the two-time NFL MVP revealed a conversation is coming between himself and his offensive line. Jackson spoke with reporters on Thursday, November 20, one day after missing practice again with what turned out to be an ankle injury. The Ravens were being cautious with their star asset, but Jackson was upbeat after participating in the latest session, even when the issue of crumbling protection was mentioned. As ESPN’s Jamison Hensley noted, Jackson said, “I’m going to talk to my offensive line about that.” Although Hensley was quick to point out Jackson uttered these words “with a smile,” the growing numbers of hits he’s taking is a problem the Ravens can’t ignore. Especially in the context of the team still needing to carefully manage his health. Lamar Jackson Has a Problem Getting hit and staying under siege in the pocket is an uncomfortable, but familiar reality for Jackson this season. He was sacked five times against the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, with four of those QB takedowns by star defensive end Myles Garrett. Those aren’t the numbers head coach John Harbaugh wants to see when Jackson is struggling to overcome nagging injuries. Making it all the way back from hamstring, knee and ankle problems is proving a challenge, particularly when it comes to dealing with the midweek practice schedule. Jackson’s health is becoming a weekly hot topic. Fortunately, he admitted he’s “good” ahead of facing the New York Jets in Week 12, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, yet the latter noted Jackson also “said given he’s been banged up, this could be his new normal this season with taking a day off from practice but noted ‘We’ll have to see what coach feels about it.’” Keeping Jackson out of the fray during the week might be necessary fitness management by the Ravens, but there could be drawbacks. Those risks would include Jackson not being in peak playing condition on gamedays, or over-exerting himself after a light pre-game workload. Those theories will be put to the test when the Jets visit M&T Bank Stadium on November 23. They still boast a capable defensive front, but Jackson will be able to count on an All-Pro presence looking after his blindside. Ravens Get Good News Along Struggling Offensive Line Getting Jackson fully healthy and keeping him upright are the priorities for the Ravens, but the latter won’t happen without Ronnie Stanley at 100 percent. The 31-year-old was a full participant on Thursday, after missing practice a day earlier due to illness, according to the Ravens’ latest injury report. Stanley has been far from his best this season, but he can still be one of the more accomplished left tackles in the NFL. His ability to handle Jets edge-rushers Jermaine Johnson II and Will McDonald IV will be key to how Jackson performs. Another underrated boost to Jackson’s chances to thrive is the inclusion of running back Justice Hill as a full participant after a toe injury. Hill still does most of his work in third-down situations, where the useful veteran remains an excellent blocker.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/baltimore-ravens/lamar-jackson-sacks-ronnie-stanley-jets/
Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens predictions, odds, and picks for Week 9 TNF clash
The Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown on Thursday Night Football, and it promises to be an exciting contest. The Ravens enter this game at 3-5, facing a de facto elimination scenario, while Miami head coach Mike McDaniel is looking to strengthen his case to avoid the dreaded Black Monday after a rocky start to the season. Although much can change in the second half of the year for both teams, everything begins here and now.
### Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens: Game Details
– **Fixture:** Dolphins at Ravens on TNF
– **Date & Time:** Thursday, October 30 at 8:15 PM EST
– **Venue:** Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
– **Spread:** Dolphins (+7.5)
– **Moneyline:** Ravens (-425), Dolphins (+325)
– **Total (Over/Under):** 50.5
### Betting Insights
One of the most intriguing bets for this game is wagering on Lamar Jackson to score a touchdown at any time. Jackson, as the Ravens’ quarterback, frequently finds the end zone, and Miami’s defense has shown vulnerabilities, making an early score likely. Betting on Jackson to score in the first quarter is also appealing.
Multiple anytime touchdown bets could be smart plays. Running back De’Von Achane has scored in all but two games this season, making him a strong candidate to find the end zone again. Derrick Henry is also a prime option to score during the game, especially with Jackson’s dual-threat ability keeping Miami’s defense honest.
### Injury Report
**Miami Dolphins**
– TE Julian Hill (Ankle) — Out
– S Ashtyn Davis (Quad) — Questionable
– LB Bradley Chubb (Shoulder/Foot) — Questionable
– WR Dee Eskridge (Shoulder) — Questionable
– CB Jason Marshall Jr. (Hamstring) — Questionable
– S Ifeatu Melifonwu (Thumb) — Questionable
**Baltimore Ravens**
– LB Adisa Isaac (Elbow) — Questionable
### Head-to-Head History
Baltimore and Miami have met 19 times, with the Ravens holding a slim series lead of 11-8. The Dolphins have won two of the last three matchups but suffered a heavy loss to Baltimore, 56-19, on New Year’s Eve 2023. Miami will be eager to turn the tide and get back on track in this rivalry.
### Week 9 Prediction
The Ravens enter this matchup healthier than they have been recently, while the Dolphins are coping with several key injuries, including at the quarterback position with Tua Tagovailoa. Though Baltimore has had the edge in recent meetings, the game being played at Miami’s home stadium and the Dolphins’ traditionally high-powered offense suggest a shootout.
Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring affair with both teams putting up points. Ultimately, the Ravens’ revitalized Lamar Jackson will lead the way, helping Baltimore secure a win and leaving Miami to slide further down the standings.
**Final Score Prediction:** Ravens 40, Dolphins 32
Stay tuned for a thrilling Thursday Night Football clash as these two teams battle for momentum in the 2024 NFL season.
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Ravens’ Harbaugh calls the mix-up over Jackson’s injury status an ‘honest’ mistake
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh described his team’s injury list mix-up as an “honest mistake” after the organization initially listed quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice on Friday, then retroactively changed his designation to limited the following day.
“Nobody’s trying to hide anything,” Harbaugh said following Baltimore’s 30-16 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. “There’s no advantage to be gained with that.”
On Friday, the Ravens reported Jackson as a full participant in practice and listed him as questionable for Sunday’s game. However, on Saturday, Baltimore ruled Jackson out for the game and clarified that he had actually been limited on Friday.
The team explained that although Jackson practiced “fully,” he did not take starter reps and therefore should have been listed as limited. According to NFL policy, full participation means completing 100% of a player’s normal repetitions.
“I’m not involved in those rules. I don’t know those particular rules,” Harbaugh said. “I think in their defense, he practiced a full practice. I think they felt like because he did the same number of reps it was a full practice, but when you dig in and you read the rule, at the end of the day it wasn’t right. As soon as we found out, we changed it.”
When asked who he was referring to as “they,” Harbaugh replied, “That’s in the training room, and the PR and the other side.”
Harbaugh also appeared uncertain about the available status designations on the injury report.
“I do think if we’d had the old status, maybe they would have said doubtful. Maybe? I don’t know,” he said. “But questionable or out, we weren’t going to say out because he wasn’t out until Saturday, when that conversation was had on the medical side.”
It is worth noting that “doubtful” remains a designation that can be used on NFL injury reports.
With Jackson sidelined, backup quarterback Tyler Huntley started in his place and led the Ravens to their highest-scoring game since Week 3 — the last time the team had Jackson available for a full game.
“We always prepare for Lamar,” Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus said. “Then when we found out he wasn’t playing, it was get ready for the next guy.”