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Jaguars vs. Ravens: Thursday Night Football Preview, Odds and How to Watch (Week 9)

The 5-2 Jaguars visit the 4-4 Ravens on Thursday Night Football with Lamar Jackson out. Jacksonville is an 8.5-point favorite. Kickoff time, TV, streaming, odds and what to watch, including the Sri Lanka and India start time.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) open Week 9 at the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) on Thursday Night Football. Baltimore will be without Lamar Jackson, who needs thumb surgery and is heading to injured reserve, and is on a three-game losing streak.

How to watch

Game Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens
When Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:15 pm ET
Sri Lanka / India 6:45 am Friday
Where M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
TV / streaming Prime Video (also on NFL+)
Local TV (Baltimore) WMAR (Ch. 2)
Announcers Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (sideline)

Odds

Jaguars Ravens
Spread -8.5 +8.5
Moneyline -410 +320
Total 43.5 (opened at 49.5)

ESPN’s FPI gives Jacksonville an 81% chance to win outright. The total has dropped six points since the line opened, which fits a Ravens offense that is short on quarterbacks. Odds are from DraftKings via ESPN and are subject to change.

The Ravens’ quarterback problem

Jackson is out, and backup Tyler Huntley hurt his toe in the same game. Rookie Joe Fagnano finished the 36-10 loss to Buffalo, going 10 of 21 for 91 yards with an interception. He was limited in Monday’s walkthrough with an ankle injury and was seen in a brace on Tuesday, but he practiced.

Baltimore has since added Austin Reed and Kedon Slovis. Between them and Fagnano, the three quarterbacks have appeared in three NFL games. Read more in our Ravens QB update.

What to watch

  • Jacksonville’s momentum. The Jaguars beat the Colts 42-7 last week and sit at No. 4 in the AFC. Trevor Lawrence has 1,690 passing yards, Bhayshul Tuten has 492 rushing yards and Parker Washington has 432 receiving yards.
  • A short week for Baltimore. The Ravens are coming off a 36-10 road loss and have only a few days to install a plan for a new quarterback. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will have to tailor it to whoever starts.
  • Jaguars’ injury news. Defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton reportedly tore his quad against the Colts and could miss the rest of the season.
  • New uniforms. The Ravens will debut their redesigned "Purple Rising" look, with purple helmets, jerseys and pants. Fans have been asked to wear purple.

Our take

On paper this favors Jacksonville: a team on a hot streak against a team with no clear starting quarterback. The Jaguars have their own injury issue at defensive tackle, and Thursday games on a short week can be messy. Baltimore sits at No. 10 in the AFC, so a loss would make the playoff math harder.

Related: Week 9 power rankings, Week 9 schedule and odds and our NFL trade deadline guide.

Sources: ESPN – Week 9 odds, Baltimore Ravens – how to watch, Wire Report – game preview, Yahoo Sports – Ravens uniforms, Yahoo Sports – NFL live updates.

chamith shirantha

Chamith Shirantha is the founder and editor of Downs & Dunks. He covers NFL and NBA schedules, rules and how-to-watch guides, and also runs the tech site ByteTidings.