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Less than a week ago, Joe Fagnano starting for the Baltimore Ravens wasn't a part of anyone's thought process. Fast forward to Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season and the undrafted rookie quarterback from UConn will be under center for the Ravens (4-4) when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) on Thursday Night Football.

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Signed as a free agent in April after being passed on in the 2026 NFL Draft, Fagnano was the Ravens' emergency third-string quarterback for last Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. But Lamar Jackson, who was just returning from a three-game absence due to a high ankle sprain, injured his thumb on the team's first offensive play of the game and landed on injured reserve while backup Tyler Huntley exited in the second quarter with a season-ending toe injury, forcing Fagnano into action.

The 25-year-old completed 10-of-21 pass attempts for 91 yards with one interception and was sacked three times in Baltimore's 36-10 loss. Fagnano, who also injured his ankle but remained in the game, now makes his first NFL start against a Jacksonville team that is coming off its…

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